Total Crime Rate
35.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hillcrest Parade area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote , and the 223rd 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 Hillcrest Parade (CR5 2PS) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% lower than the Purley & Woodcote average (82.6 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 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 Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hillcrest Parade (CR5 2PS), the main crime hotspot is near The Mount. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Purley & Woodcote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Grove Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lloyd Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downland Close | Under investigation |
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