Total Crime Rate
3.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Towncourt Crescent area has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll , and the 7th 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 Towncourt Crescent (BR5 1PG) in the last 12 months was 3.6 per 1,000 residents and was 90.8% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Towncourt Crescent (BR5 1PG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near West Approach, where police recorded 89 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Station Square (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Petts Wood & Knoll| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hazelmere Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Station Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Station Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Station Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Station Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Station Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hazelmere Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | West Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | West Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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