Emerson Park vs Orpington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Emerson Park vs Orpington Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerson Park safer than Orpington?
Emerson Park has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,610 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 Emerson Park vs Orpington?
Emerson Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — 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 Emerson Park and Orpington?
In Emerson Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (420 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 Emerson Park and Orpington?
Emerson Park recorded 351 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 Emerson Park vs Orpington?
Violent crime in Emerson Park totalled 420 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 Emerson Park and Orpington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Emerson Park recorded 1,657 crimes (now 1,610, a change of -2.8%). Orpington recorded 2,511 crimes previously (now 2,450, -2.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Emerson Park 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. Emerson Park has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Orpington has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Emerson Park and Orpington?
Emerson Park 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 Emerson Park 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 Emerson Park or Orpington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Emerson Park and Orpington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.