Crime Rates at Merrin Hill, South Croydon, CR2 0SD

Merrin Hill area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Sanderstead , and the 159th 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 Merrin Hill (CR2 0SD) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 17.2% lower than the Sanderstead average (33.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merrin Hill (CR2 0SD), the main crime hotspot is near Downsway. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.