Total Crime Rate
17.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waldens Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington , and the 95th 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 Waldens Close (BR5 4JB) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.7% lower than the Orpington average (105.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waldens Close (BR5 4JB), the main crime hotspot is near Brow Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cockmannings Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Wade Avenue | Under investigation |
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