Northolt West End vs Orpington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Northolt West End Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Orpington Metropolitan Police Service

      Northolt West End vs Orpington Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Northolt West End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,517 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      28.4% 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 Northolt West End
      B Orpington
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,517
      2,450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,094
      2,511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.7%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northolt West End
      B Orpington
      Violent Crime
      1,073 ↑8%
      612 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      836 ↑11%
      525 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      160 ↑2%
      114 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      390 ↑41%
      244 ↓4%
      Burglary
      122 ↑6%
      99 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      222 ↓2%
      218 ↓12%
      Drugs
      223 ↑130%
      73 ↑28%
      Public Order
      183 ↓4%
      156 ↑16%
      Robbery
      79 ↓10%
      43 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↓12%
      265 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      105 ↑42%
      45 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑29%
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑77%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓23%
      27 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Orpington is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northolt West End safer than Orpington?

      Northolt West End has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,517 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 Northolt West End vs Orpington?

      Northolt West End shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.7% — 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 Northolt West End and Orpington?

      In Northolt West End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,073 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 Northolt West End and Orpington?

      Northolt West End recorded 836 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 Northolt West End vs Orpington?

      Violent crime in Northolt West End totalled 1,073 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 Northolt West End and Orpington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northolt West End recorded 3,094 crimes (now 3,517, a change of +13.7%). Orpington recorded 2,511 crimes previously (now 2,450, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northolt West End 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. Northolt West End has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Orpington has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northolt West End and Orpington?

      Northolt West End 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 Northolt West End 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 Northolt West End or Orpington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northolt West End 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.