Crime Rates at Wayne Close, Orpington, BR6 9TS

Wayne Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield , and the 77th 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 Wayne Close (BR6 9TS) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% lower than the Chelsfield average (51.1 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , down -20.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 450.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wayne Close (BR6 9TS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Badgers Copse, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Aubyns Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.