Crime Rates at Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, BR6 7RS

Chelsfield Lane area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield , and the 418th 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 Chelsfield Lane (BR6 7RS) in the last 12 months was 46.9 per 1,000 residents and was 16.9% lower than the Chelsfield average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -61.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chelsfield Lane (BR6 7RS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wichling Close, where police recorded 34 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Leeds Close (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.