Crime Rates at Kemsing Close, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AQ

Kemsing Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor , and the 446th 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 Kemsing Close (CR7 7AQ) in the last 12 months was 62.8 per 1,000 residents and was 31.6% lower than the Bensham Manor average (91.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kemsing Close (CR7 7AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 199 crimes here, including 81 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.