Total Crime Rate
66.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rodney Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green , and the 473rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rodney Close (CR0 3RX) in the last 12 months was 66.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.8% lower than the Broad Green average (172.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rodney Close (CR0 3RX), the main crime hotspot is near North End. Police recorded 228 crimes here, including 115 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | West Croydon | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | North End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | North End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cavendish Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chatfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chatfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chatfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chatfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | North End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North End | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cavendish Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | North End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mead Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Handcroft Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Handcroft Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Handcroft Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Handcroft Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mead Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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