Total Crime Rate
35.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ellis Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Old Coulsdon , and the 222nd 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 Ellis Road (CR5 1DX) in the last 12 months was 35.6 per 1,000 residents and was 22.1% lower than the Old Coulsdon average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ellis Road (CR5 1DX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ellis Close, where police recorded 31 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Weston Close (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Old Coulsdon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Curling Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lacey Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Goodenough Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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