Crime in Orpington: statistics, rates and trends

1,544 crimes were recorded in Orpington in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 372 reports (24% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Orpington has the 949th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Orpington was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,658 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,374). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Orpington 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in drugs (+61%) and other theft (+41%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-47%).

Violence and sexual offences in Orpington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Orpington recorded 372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Orpington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Orpington recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Orpington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Orpington recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Orpington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Orpington recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Orpington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Orpington recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Orpington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Orpington recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Orpington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Orpington recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Orpington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Orpington recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Orpington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Orpington recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Orpington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Orpington recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Orpington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Orpington recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Orpington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Orpington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Orpington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Orpington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Orpington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Orpington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Orpington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Orpington.

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 Orpington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Orpington 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.

Orpington has an estimated population of 13,653. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Orpington sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Orpington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.