Crime in Biggin Hill: statistics, rates and trends
670 crimes were recorded in Biggin Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Biggin Hill
- Questions about crime in Biggin Hill
- About this data
670 crimes were recorded in Biggin Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 202 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Biggin Hill has the 2,408th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Biggin Hill | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 670 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.5 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,225 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Biggin Hill was highest in the year to July 2024 (940 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (561). Over the whole period it rose 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 670 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 753 | 73.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 940 | 91.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 660 | 64.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 691 | 67.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 710 | 69.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 708 | 69.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 706 | 69.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 561 | 54.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Biggin Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+30%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 15.6 | 1.02 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 6.4 | 0.77 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 6.4 | 1.29 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -35% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +30% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -20% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +26% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -31% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +10% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 0.72 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Biggin Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Biggin Hill recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Biggin Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Biggin Hill recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Biggin Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Biggin Hill recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Biggin Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Biggin Hill recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Biggin Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Biggin Hill recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Biggin Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Biggin Hill recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Biggin Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Biggin Hill recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Biggin Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Biggin Hill recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Biggin Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Biggin Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Biggin Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Biggin Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Biggin Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Biggin Hill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Biggin Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Biggin Hill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Biggin Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Biggin Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Biggin Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Biggin Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biggin Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 365 | 68.9 | +5% |
| Chelsfield | 569 | 43.7 | -33% |
| Farnborough & Crofton | 1,294 | 68.6 | +5% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | -20% |
| West Wickham | 781 | 51.7 | -21% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,256 | 72.3 | +10% |
| Orpington | 1,544 | 113.1 | +73% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 643 | 45.5 | -31% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Biggin Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Rosehill Road | 55 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 30 |
| On or near Victoria Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Lillie Road | 17 |
| On or near Dawell Drive | 16 |
| On or near The Ridings | 16 |
| On or near Laurel Bank Close | 14 |
| On or near Falcons Close | 14 |
| On or near Blackthorn Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Biggin Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 33.6% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 23.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Biggin Hill has an estimated population of 10,225. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Biggin Hill sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Biggin Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Biggin Hill a safe place to live?
Biggin Hill recorded 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Biggin Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Biggin Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biggin Hill was down 11% on the year before: 670 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 753 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Biggin Hill?
Biggin Hill is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Biggin Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.