Crime Rates at Benedict Close, Orpington, BR6 9TU

Benedict Close area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield , and the 356th 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 Benedict Close (BR6 9TU) in the last 12 months was 40.3 per 1,000 residents and was 28.5% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Benedict Close (BR6 9TU), the main crime hotspot is near Ryarsh Crescent. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.