Crime Rate in Purley & Woodcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Purley & Woodcote

The total recorded crimes in Purley & Woodcote, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Purley & Woodcote crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Purley & Woodcote, encompassing approximately 37,302 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
Purley & Woodcote Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Woodcote Road with total crimes: 9
  • Grove Wood Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Sydney Avenue with total crimes: 8

How safe is Purley & Woodcote?

To understand the safety of Purley & Woodcote, we need to analyze Purley & Woodcote crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Purley & Woodcote reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 1,088 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Purley & Woodcote witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Purley & Woodcote experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,786 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Purley & Woodcote witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Purley & Woodcote has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Purley & Woodcote Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Purley & Woodcote has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 6th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Purley & Woodcote crimes were 1,088. The crime rate of Purley & Woodcote in 2024 was 29.17 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Purley & Woodcote were around 1,786 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.88 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green289 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon236 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath161 71,039 92,220 5
South Norwood165 51,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor155 81,200 62,042 7
Addiscombe West152 91,117 71,621 10
Selhurst139 10977 111,832 8
Woodside127 12984 101,560 11
Norbury & Pollards Hill128 11945 121,468 12
South Croydon124 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift118 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood115 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East107 16662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
Shirley North103 17554 18979 18
Norbury Park82 19494 20972 19
Kenley58 25538 19781 21
New Addington North68 21427 23806 20
Old Coulsdon72 20297 28638 24
Coulsdon Town62 22492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village55 26445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown62 23360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59 24341 26532 27
Shirley South50 27324 27637 25

Purley & Woodcote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202416
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202524
January 202533
December 202425
November 202417
October 202432
September 202438
August 202428
April 202420

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20257
December 202420
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202534
January 202545
December 202466
November 202451
October 202441
September 202443
August 202442
July 20243
April 202428

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 202513
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
April 202414

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202523
January 202511
December 202425
November 202419
October 20249
September 202417
August 20243
April 202427

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 202415
November 202411
October 202411
September 202421
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
April 20243

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248
April 202411

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Purley & Woodcote in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Purley & Woodcote postcode area is presented below.

1. Woodcote Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Grove Wood Hill (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Sydney Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Highfield Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Russell Hill Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kimberley Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Banstead Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1

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