Total Crime Rate
14.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Johns Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll , and the 67th 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 St Johns Road (BR5 1HT) in the last 12 months was 14.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Petts Wood & Knoll average (38.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around St Johns Road (BR5 1HT), the main crime hotspot is near Fairway. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Petts Wood & Knoll| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fairway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fieldway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fairway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Berger Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tudor Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Johns Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Maple Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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