Total Crime Rate
47.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orchard Rise area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North , and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Orchard Rise (CR0 7QZ) in the last 12 months was 47.6 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchard Rise (CR0 7QZ), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | High Trees | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cheston Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cheston Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Overstone Gardens | Under investigation |
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