Total Crime Rate
30.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tower View area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North , and the 172nd 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 Tower View (CR0 7PZ) in the last 12 months was 30.3 per 1,000 residents and was 57.2% lower than the Shirley North average (70.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 250.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tower View (CR0 7PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Grove. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Glade Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Camrose Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | High Trees | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tower View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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