Crime Rates at Chorley Wood Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2SG

Chorley Wood Crescent area has the 15th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst , and the 330th highest 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 Chorley Wood Crescent (BR5 2SG) in the last 12 months was 72.7 per 1,000 residents and was 18.1% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 27.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chorley Wood Crescent (BR5 2SG), the main crime hotspot is near Leesons Way. Police recorded 69 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.