WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, localized within Croydon.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.55per 1k

Total Population

24,477

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences14

Drug Offences6

Burglary4

Anti-social Behaviour3

Other Theft3

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Other Crime2

Theft from Person1

Public Order1

Vehicle Crime1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Brantwood Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1	4
On or near Yew Tree Walk Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Haling Down Passage Map	Drugs: 1Other crime: 1	2
On or near Purley Bury Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Reddington Close Map	Drugs: 2	2
On or near Glossop Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Purley Park Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Purley Oaks Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Purley Downs Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1