Total Crime Rate
26.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bennetts Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Selsdon & Addington Village , and the 142nd 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 Bennetts Way (CR0 8AG) in the last 12 months was 26.6 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% lower than the Selsdon & Addington Village average (64.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Bennetts Way (CR0 8AG), the main crime hotspot is near Midholm Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Devonshire Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lake Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bernel Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bernel Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shirley Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Temple Avenue | 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 |
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