Crime Rates at Petersham Gardens, Orpington, BR5 2QA

Petersham Gardens area has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst , and the 77th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Petersham Gardens (BR5 2QA) in the last 12 months was 201.6 per 1,000 residents and was 227.4% higher than the Chislehurst average (61.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 320.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -62.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 93.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Petersham Gardens (BR5 2QA), the main crime hotspot is near Leesons Way. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.