Crime Rates at Cygnet Close, Orpington, BR5 2FB

Cygnet Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Paul's Cray , and the 255th lowest crime rate of 930 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 Cygnet Close (BR5 2FB) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 71.6% lower than the St Paul's Cray average (109.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cygnet Close (BR5 2FB), the main crime hotspot is near Scarlet Close. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.