Crime Rates at Witherby Close, Croydon, CR0 5SU

Witherby Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Sanderstead , and the 120th lowest crime rate of 1,070 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 Witherby Close (CR0 5SU) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 28.6% lower than the Sanderstead average (33.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Witherby Close (CR0 5SU), the main crime hotspot is near Croham Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.