Total Crime Rate
36.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mitchley Avenue area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kenley , and the 234th 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 Mitchley Avenue (CR2 9HN) in the last 12 months was 36.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.4% lower than the Kenley average (53.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 30.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mitchley Avenue (CR2 9HN), the main crime hotspot is near Copthorne Rise. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Copthorne Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westfield Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Copthorne Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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