Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Maltings area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Orpington , and the 139th 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 The Maltings (BR6 0DH) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 79.6% lower than the Orpington average (105.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around The Maltings (BR6 0DH), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 16 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Badgers Copse | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Badgers Copse | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
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