Total Crime Rate
9.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Haycroft Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Old Coulsdon , and the 23rd 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 Haycroft Close (CR5 1JU) in the last 12 months was 9.2 per 1,000 residents and was 79.8% lower than the Old Coulsdon average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Haycroft Close (CR5 1JU), the main crime hotspot is near Taunton Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Old Coulsdon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rogers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lawrences Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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