Orpington vs Stamford Hill West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Orpington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Stamford Hill West Metropolitan Police Service

      Orpington vs Stamford Hill West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Orpington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,450 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stamford Hill West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,790 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      35.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Orpington
      B Stamford Hill West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,450
      12,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,511
      13,153
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↓2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.2%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Orpington
      B Stamford Hill West
      Violent Crime
      612 ↑3%
      3,016 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      525 ↑1%
      3,072 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      114 ↓24%
      853 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      244 ↓4%
      728 ↓11%
      Burglary
      99 ↓7%
      541 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      218 ↓12%
      595 ↑2%
      Drugs
      73 ↑28%
      626 ↑2%
      Public Order
      156 ↑16%
      721 ↑2%
      Robbery
      43 ↑2%
      542 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↓16%
      464 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      45 ↓8%
      1,203 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      229 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑157%
      88 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑8%
      112 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stamford Hill West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Orpington safer than Stamford Hill West?

      Orpington has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,450 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Hill West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,790 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Orpington vs Stamford Hill West?

      Orpington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stamford Hill West shows -2.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Orpington and Stamford Hill West?

      In Orpington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (612 incidents). In Stamford Hill West, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,072 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orpington and Stamford Hill West?

      Orpington recorded 525 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Hill West recorded 3,072. 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 Stamford Hill West?

      Violent crime in Orpington totalled 612 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,016 in Stamford Hill West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Orpington and Stamford Hill West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Orpington recorded 2,511 crimes (now 2,450, a change of -2.4%). Stamford Hill West recorded 13,153 crimes previously (now 12,790, -2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orpington and Stamford Hill West?

      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 30.2% and Stamford Hill West has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Orpington and Stamford Hill West?

      Orpington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stamford Hill West 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 Orpington and Stamford Hill West?

      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 Stamford Hill West on a crime map?

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

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