Crime Rates at Waldorf Close, South Croydon, CR2 6DY

Waldorf Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown , and the 236th 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 Waldorf Close (CR2 6DY) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 21.7% lower than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Waldorf Close (CR2 6DY), the main crime hotspot is near Blenheim Crescent. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.