Ward · CroydonUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
Street-level crime hotspots for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward in Croydon.
Crime Rate
25.5
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#1
of 28 wards
Risk Level
Low Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+50.0%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
4 On or near Parking Area
Violence and sexual offences: 4
2
4 On or near Mayfield Road
Violence and sexual offences: 3 Other theft: 1
3
3 On or near Braemar Avenue
Violence and sexual offences: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
3 On or near Christchurch Road
Anti-social behaviour: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
2 On or near Dunmail Drive
Other crime: 1 Possession of weapons: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →