Total Crime Rate
5.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broxbourne Road area has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Broxbourne Road (BR6 0BA) in the last 12 months was 5.6 per 1,000 residents and was 94.7% lower than the Orpington average (105.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Broxbourne Road (BR6 0BA), the main crime hotspot is near Elm Grove. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hillview Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Knoll Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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