Orpington vs Eynsford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Orpington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Eynsford Kent Police

      Orpington vs Eynsford Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Orpington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,387 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Eynsford
      Kent Police
      125 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Orpington
      B Eynsford
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,387
      125
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,391
      99
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑26.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Orpington
      B Eynsford
      Violent Crime
      600 ↑0%
      28 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      470 ↓5%
      40 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      147 ↑21%
      14 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      245 ↑6%
      14 ↑367%
      Burglary
      124 ↑31%
      1 ↓92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      174 ↓29%
      18 ↑29%
      Drugs
      65 ↑8%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      158 ↑27%
      6 ↑200%
      Robbery
      43 ↓14%
      0
      Shoplifting
      259 ↓10%
      1
      Theft from Person
      48 ↑14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      27 ↑35%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Eynsford is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Orpington safer than Eynsford?

      Orpington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,387 crimes in the last 12 months. Eynsford has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 125 crimes. Eynsford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Orpington vs Eynsford?

      Orpington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Eynsford shows +26.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Orpington and Eynsford?

      In Orpington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (600 incidents). In Eynsford, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orpington and Eynsford?

      Orpington recorded 470 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Eynsford recorded 40. 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 Eynsford?

      Violent crime in Orpington totalled 600 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Eynsford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Orpington and Eynsford 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%). Eynsford recorded 99 crimes previously (now 125, +26.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orpington and Eynsford?

      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 Eynsford has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Orpington and Eynsford?

      Orpington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Eynsford 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 Eynsford?

      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 Eynsford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Orpington and Eynsford. 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.