Crime Rates at Nelson Close, Croydon, CR0 3SU

Nelson 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 Nelson Close (CR0 3SU) 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 Nelson Close (CR0 3SU), 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.