Crime Rates at Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, BR5 4EN

Blacksmiths Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Mary's & St James , and the 314th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

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 Blacksmiths Lane (BR5 4EN) in the last 12 months was 61.8 per 1,000 residents and was 16.8% lower than the St Mary's & St James average (74.2 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blacksmiths Lane (BR5 4EN), the main crime hotspot is near Hythe Close. Police recorded 68 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.