Champion Hill vs Orpington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Champion Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Orpington Metropolitan Police Service

      Champion Hill vs Orpington Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Champion Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,849 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      36.5% 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 Champion Hill
      B Orpington
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,849
      2,450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,315
      2,511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.1%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.5%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Champion Hill
      B Orpington
      Violent Crime
      2,613 ↑13%
      612 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,016 ↓2%
      525 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      915 ↓7%
      114 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      814 ↓14%
      244 ↓4%
      Burglary
      547 ↑5%
      99 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      498 ↓11%
      218 ↓12%
      Drugs
      403 ↑26%
      73 ↑28%
      Public Order
      514 ↓2%
      156 ↑16%
      Robbery
      360 ↓16%
      43 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      793 ↓43%
      265 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      930 ↑6%
      45 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      282 ↑0%
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      55 ↑34%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      109 ↑51%
      27 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Champion Hill is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Champion Hill safer than Orpington?

      Champion Hill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,849 crimes in the last 12 months. Orpington has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,450 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Champion Hill vs Orpington?

      Champion Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — 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 Champion Hill and Orpington?

      In Champion Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,613 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 Champion Hill and Orpington?

      Champion Hill recorded 2,016 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 Champion Hill vs Orpington?

      Violent crime in Champion Hill totalled 2,613 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 Champion Hill and Orpington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Champion Hill recorded 11,315 crimes (now 10,849, a change of -4.1%). Orpington recorded 2,511 crimes previously (now 2,450, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Champion Hill 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. Champion Hill has a resolution rate of 36.5% and Orpington has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Champion Hill and Orpington?

      Champion Hill 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 Champion Hill 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 Champion Hill or Orpington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Champion Hill 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.