Goose Green vs Orpington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Goose Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Orpington Metropolitan Police Service

      Goose Green vs Orpington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Goose Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,186 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      41.1% 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 Goose Green
      B Orpington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,186
      2,450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,976
      2,511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.5%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.1%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Goose Green
      B Orpington
      Violent Crime
      1,387 ↑8%
      612 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,071 ↓1%
      525 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      522 ↓4%
      114 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      668 ↓13%
      244 ↓4%
      Burglary
      354 ↓2%
      99 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      312 ↑12%
      218 ↓12%
      Drugs
      168 ↓8%
      73 ↑28%
      Public Order
      263 ↓1%
      156 ↑16%
      Robbery
      214 ↓22%
      43 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      346 ↑101%
      265 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      602 ↑20%
      45 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      180 ↓7%
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑7%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      68 ↑62%
      27 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Orpington is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Goose Green safer than Orpington?

      Goose Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,186 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 Goose Green vs Orpington?

      Goose Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Goose Green and Orpington?

      In Goose Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,387 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 Goose Green and Orpington?

      Goose Green recorded 1,071 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 Goose Green vs Orpington?

      Violent crime in Goose Green totalled 1,387 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 Goose Green and Orpington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Goose Green recorded 5,976 crimes (now 6,186, a change of +3.5%). Orpington recorded 2,511 crimes previously (now 2,450, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Goose Green 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. Goose Green has a resolution rate of 41.1% and Orpington has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Goose Green and Orpington?

      Goose Green 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 Goose Green 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 Goose Green or Orpington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Goose Green 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.