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Crime

Crime in Petts Wood

Petts Wood had 94 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 40.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 47th of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% below the middle Bromley area. Crime was down 21% on the three months before.

BR5, Bromley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Petts Wood

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40.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
47 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
-21%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

47 Apr 30 May 42 Jun 33 Jul 31 Aug 30 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Petts Wood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2223%
vehicle crime1617%
shoplifting1516%
violence1314%
theft1314%
public order89%
burglary33%
drugs22%

Petts Wood against Bromley

TypePetts Wood per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence5.721.2▼ 32%
Burglary1.33.3–
Vehicle crime710.1▼ 16%
Anti-social behaviour9.616.9▼ 21%
Theft and robbery6.58.3▼ 6%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Perry Hall144.9▲ 21%
Broom Hill137.1▲ 19%
Leesons100.5▲ 5%
Blackbrook93.7▲ 4%
Poverest61.4▲ 25%
Petts Wood40.9▼ 21%
Crofton27.5▲ 7%
See every Bromley area ranked on the crime in Bromley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Petts Wood a safe area?

Petts Wood had about 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 47 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Petts Wood?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (22), followed by vehicle crime (16) and shoplifting (15).