Crime in Purley & Woodcote, Croydon
Comprehensive safety analysis for Purley & Woodcote, localized within Croydon.
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ModerateTotal Population
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Public order: 3Vehicle crime: 3Other theft: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Russell Hill Place Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 2Other theft: 1 | 7 |
| On or near High Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Westdene Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Drugs: 2Other theft: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Woodcote Valley Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Musgrove Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Edgehill Road Map | Drugs: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Deacon Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Anti Social Behaviour - To reduce ASB across the ward.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Increase hi-vis patrols in the areas highlighted to have problems. Data driven.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Burglary - To reduce residential burglaries across the ward.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Visit victims providing reassurance and crime prevention advice. Monitor patterns or trends of these incidents and implement intelligence lead policing.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Drugs - to reduce drug use and drug dealing on the ward
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Using a mix of high visibility and plain clothes patrols the team will target public drug use and also drug dealing on the ward
Actioned: 1 May 2026
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