Crime Rates at Abbey Close, Orpington, BR6 9BF

Abbey Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield , and the 46th lowest crime rate of 928 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 Abbey Close (BR6 9BF) in the last 12 months was 10.8 per 1,000 residents and was 78.5% lower than the Chelsfield average (50.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Abbey Close (BR6 9BF), the main crime hotspot is near Saltwood Close. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.