Crime in Biggin Hill: statistics, rates and trends
682 crimes were recorded in Biggin Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Biggin Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Biggin Hill
- Types of crime in Biggin Hill
- Biggin Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Biggin Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Biggin Hill
- Demographics of Biggin Hill
- Questions about crime in Biggin Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (196), anti-social behaviour (178) and shoplifting (69) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,353rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Biggin Hill | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 682 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.7 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,225 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Biggin Hill peaked in the year to August 2024 (918 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (573). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 682 | 66.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 758 | 74.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 918 | 89.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 684 | 66.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 720 | 70.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 692 | 67.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 714 | 69.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 700 | 68.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 573 | 56.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Biggin Hill recorded notably more vehicle crime (34% above the national rate), and notably less public order (52% below) and criminal damage and arson (48% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 64 to 36 and public order fell from 49 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 19.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 17.4 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 6.7 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Biggin Hill; the highest is Orpington (112.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Chelsfield (43.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biggin Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 364 | 68.7 | +3% |
| Chelsfield | 566 | 43.5 | -35% |
| Farnborough & Crofton | 1,296 | 68.7 | +3% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 886 | 52.0 | -22% |
| West Wickham | 771 | 51.1 | -23% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,281 | 73.7 | +11% |
| Orpington | 1,531 | 112.1 | +68% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 629 | 44.5 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Biggin Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Rosehill Road | 58 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 29 |
| On or near The Ridings | 25 |
| On or near Victoria Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Dawell Drive | 16 |
| On or near Falcons Close | 16 |
| On or near Laurel Bank Close | 16 |
| On or near Churchill Way | 15 |
| On or near Lillie Road | 14 |
Of the 504 crimes in Biggin Hill with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 178 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 26.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 17.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Biggin Hill has an estimated population of 10,225 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Biggin Hill average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Biggin Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Biggin Hill a safe place to live?
Biggin Hill recorded 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,353rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Biggin Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Biggin Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biggin Hill was down 10% on the year before: 682 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 758 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Biggin Hill?
About 10,225 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Biggin Hill?
Biggin Hill is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.