Green Street East vs Orpington

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

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

      Green Street East vs Orpington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Green Street East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,277 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      30.9% 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 Green Street East
      B Orpington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,277
      2,450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,482
      2,511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Green Street East
      B Orpington
      Violent Crime
      3,782 ↑9%
      612 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,499 ↑6%
      525 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      1,148 ↓29%
      114 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,387 ↑4%
      244 ↓4%
      Burglary
      424 ↓31%
      99 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      626 ↓6%
      218 ↓12%
      Drugs
      701 ↑48%
      73 ↑28%
      Public Order
      703 ↑1%
      156 ↑16%
      Robbery
      547 ↓14%
      43 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      673 ↑22%
      265 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      1,427 ↓18%
      45 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      141 ↓17%
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      80 ↑36%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      139 ↓3%
      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 Green Street East safer than Orpington?

      Green Street East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,277 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 Green Street East vs Orpington?

      Green Street East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — 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 Green Street East and Orpington?

      In Green Street East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,782 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 Green Street East and Orpington?

      Green Street East recorded 3,499 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 Green Street East vs Orpington?

      Violent crime in Green Street East totalled 3,782 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 Green Street East and Orpington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Green Street East recorded 15,482 crimes (now 15,277, a change of -1.3%). Orpington recorded 2,511 crimes previously (now 2,450, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Green Street East 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. Green Street East has a resolution rate of 30.9% and Orpington has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Green Street East and Orpington?

      Green Street East 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 Green Street East 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 Green Street East or Orpington on a crime map?

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

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