Total Crime Rate
92.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hayfield Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll , and the 228th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hayfield Road (BR5 2DL) in the last 12 months was 92.6 per 1,000 residents and was 139.8% higher than the Petts Wood & Knoll average (38.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 333.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 69.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 31.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hayfield Road (BR5 2DL), the main crime hotspot is near Marion Crescent. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 12 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 | Hayfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amherst Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amherst Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Priorsford Avenue | Under investigation |
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