Total Crime Rate
57.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Darcy Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Old Coulsdon , and the 403rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Darcy Close (CR5 1QT) in the last 12 months was 57.0 per 1,000 residents and was 24.6% higher 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -41.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 39.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Darcy Close (CR5 1QT), the main crime hotspot is near Windmill Place. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 11 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 | Lawrences Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windmill Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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