Crime Rates at Elmfield Way, South Croydon, CR2 0EG

Elmfield Way area has the 34th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead , and the 379th lowest crime rate of 1,082 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 Elmfield Way (CR2 0EG) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 33.4% higher than the Sanderstead average (40.6 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elmfield Way (CR2 0EG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sandhurst Close, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Beechwood Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.