Crime Rates at Morris Close, Croydon, CR0 7RD

Morris Close area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North , and the 430th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Morris Close (CR0 7RD) in the last 12 months was 60.3 per 1,000 residents and was 21.8% lower than the Shirley North average (77.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Morris Close (CR0 7RD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ambleside Avenue, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Glade (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.