Crime Rates at Stilwell Close, Orpington, BR5 3FA

Stilwell Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Paul's Cray , and the 399th 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 Stilwell Close (BR5 3FA) in the last 12 months was 58.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.6% lower than the St Paul's Cray average (114.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 36.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Stilwell Close (BR5 3FA), the main crime hotspot is near Horsell Road. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.