Total Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crofton Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Petts Wood & Knoll , and the 27th 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 Crofton Lane (BR6 0BP) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 75.0% 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Crofton Lane (BR6 0BP), the main crime hotspot is near Red Cedars Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Red Cedars Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Red Cedars Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Melbourne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Covert | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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