Bromley Town vs Orpington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bromley Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Orpington Metropolitan Police Service

      Bromley Town vs Orpington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bromley Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,027 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Orpington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,450 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromley Town
      B Orpington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,027
      2,450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,045
      2,511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley Town
      B Orpington
      Violent Crime
      1,158 ↑3%
      612 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      840 ↑8%
      525 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      343 ↓26%
      114 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      391 ↓10%
      244 ↓4%
      Burglary
      152 ↓21%
      99 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      288 ↑16%
      218 ↓12%
      Drugs
      266 ↑61%
      73 ↑28%
      Public Order
      334 ↓2%
      156 ↑16%
      Robbery
      147 ↑26%
      43 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      737 ↓1%
      265 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      253 ↓20%
      45 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓38%
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑39%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      63 ↑17%
      27 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Orpington is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromley Town safer than Orpington?

      Bromley Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,027 crimes in the last 12 months. Orpington has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,450 crimes. Orpington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromley Town vs Orpington?

      Bromley Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Orpington shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromley Town and Orpington?

      In Bromley Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,158 incidents). In Orpington, it is Violent Crime (612 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromley Town and Orpington?

      Bromley Town recorded 840 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Orpington recorded 525. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bromley Town vs Orpington?

      Violent crime in Bromley Town totalled 1,158 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 612 in Orpington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromley Town and Orpington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromley Town recorded 5,045 crimes (now 5,027, a change of -0.4%). Orpington recorded 2,511 crimes previously (now 2,450, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromley Town and Orpington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bromley Town has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Orpington has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley Town and Orpington?

      Bromley Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Orpington is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bromley Town and Orpington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bromley Town or Orpington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromley Town and Orpington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.