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Burglary Rates in Orpington

Bromley, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Orpington recorded 81 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 48% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

81

4.99 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,747

107.6 per 1,000 residents

48% above the UK average6% below the London regional average

How does Orpington rank?

Within Bromley

4 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

84th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
6
5
2
9
4
12
3
6
5
12
10
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
446
26%
Other Crime
424
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
350
20%
Shoplifting
173
10%
Vehicle Crime
170
10%
Burglary
81
5%
Theft from Person
39
2%
Drug Offences
36
2%
Robbery
28
2%

Property mix in Orpington

Source: Census 2021 · 6,597 households

Detached 20%Semi-detached 49%Terraced 10%Flats 21%

The most common property type in Orpington is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Orpington homeowners

Most homes in Orpington are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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