Crime Rates at Laurel Crescent, Croydon, CR0 8LY

Laurel Crescent area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shirley South , and the 313th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Laurel Crescent (CR0 8LY) in the last 12 months was 118.8 per 1,000 residents and was 113.0% higher than the Shirley South average (55.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 66.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Laurel Crescent (CR0 8LY), the main crime hotspot is near Bramble Close. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.