Crime Rate in Purley & Woodcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Purley & Woodcote

The total recorded crimes in Purley & Woodcote, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Purley & Woodcote crime rate of 4.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-18.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
Purley & Woodcote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Banstead Road with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Purley & Woodcote has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Purley & Woodcote)CrimesRank (Purley & Woodcote)CrimesRank (Purley & Woodcote)
West Thornton569 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield417 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green281 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon230 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath225 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood170 81,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor179 61,200 62,042 7
Addiscombe West165 91,117 71,621 10
Norbury & Pollards Hill172 7945 121,468 12
Selhurst152 11977 111,832 8
Woodside144 12984 101,560 11
South Croydon125 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift92 18874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood99 14802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East93 16662 171,163 15
Shirley North95 15554 18979 18
New Addington South92 17689 161,127 16
Norbury Park42 26494 20972 19
Kenley74 19538 19781 21
New Addington North70 21427 23806 20
Coulsdon Town72 20492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village67 22445 22736 23
Shirley South58 23324 27637 25
Old Coulsdon49 24297 28638 24
Sanderstead46 25381 24528 28
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown40 27360 25607 26
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

Purley & Woodcote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202523
March 202542
February 202524
January 202533
December 202425
November 202417
October 202432
September 202438
August 202428

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202513
February 202513
January 202513
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 20255
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 202415
November 202411
October 202411
September 202421
August 20243

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202561
March 202538
February 202534
January 202545
December 202466
November 202451
October 202441
September 202443
August 202442
July 20243

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202521
February 202523
January 202511
December 202425
November 202419
October 20249
September 202417
August 20243

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202514
March 202514
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202416
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Purley & Woodcote in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. High Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Banstead Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Privet Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
5. Woodcote Road (Map)
Total6
Public order6
6. Downlands Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Wellwood Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Brighton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Kimberley Place (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Redbarn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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