Crime Rates at Ember Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AP

Ember Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ember Close (BR5 1AP) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 86.9% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

In the area around Ember Close (BR5 1AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Eynsford Close, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.