Orpington vs Cowden and Hever
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Orpington vs Cowden and Hever 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 Orpington safer than Cowden and Hever?
Orpington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,387 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 56 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Orpington vs Cowden and Hever?
Orpington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -38.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Orpington and Cowden and Hever?
In Orpington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (600 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (18 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orpington and Cowden and Hever?
Orpington recorded 470 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 15. 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 Orpington vs Cowden and Hever?
Violent crime in Orpington totalled 600 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Orpington and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Orpington recorded 2,391 crimes (now 2,387, a change of -0.2%). Cowden and Hever recorded 91 crimes previously (now 56, -38.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orpington and Cowden and Hever?
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. Orpington has a resolution rate of 32% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Orpington and Cowden and Hever?
Orpington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cowden and Hever is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Orpington and Cowden and Hever?
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 Orpington or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Orpington and Cowden and Hever. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.