Crime Rate in Petts Wood & Knoll: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Petts Wood & Knoll

The total recorded crimes in Petts Wood & Knoll, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Petts Wood & Knoll crime rate of 1.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Petts Wood & Knoll, encompassing approximately 28,762 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Petts Wood & Knoll Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Queensway with total crimes: 12
  • West Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Petts Wood & Knoll?

To understand the safety of Petts Wood & Knoll, we need to analyze Petts Wood & Knoll crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Petts Wood & Knoll demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 385 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Petts Wood & Knoll recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Petts Wood & Knoll had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 669 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Petts Wood & Knoll recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Petts Wood & Knoll has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Petts Wood & Knoll Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Petts Wood & Knoll has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Petts Wood & Knoll crimes were 385. The crime rate of Petts Wood & Knoll in 2024 was 13.39 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Petts Wood & Knoll were around 669 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.26 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Petts Wood & Knoll)CrimesRank (Petts Wood & Knoll)CrimesRank (Petts Wood & Knoll)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
Penge & Cator276 11,468 22,548 3
St Paul's Cray206 31,319 32,630 2
Orpington114 9916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray119 8902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park111 10907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood126 6775 91,421 7
Mottingham121 7711 11979 14
Farnborough & Crofton103 11746 101,144 10
Shortlands & Park Langley78 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow85 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Chislehurst84 13583 13951 16
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Petts Wood & Knoll Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 202411
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202514
February 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 202415
October 20246
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202515
February 202514
January 202512
December 20247
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241

High Crime Locations Petts Wood & Knoll in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Petts Wood & Knoll postcode area is presented below.

1. Queensway (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West Approach (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bushey Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crossway (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Birchwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. White Hart Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Square (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Silverdale Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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