Crime Rates at Colliers Water Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LF

Colliers Water Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bensham Manor , and the 291st lowest crime rate of 1,070 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 Colliers Water Lane (CR7 7LF) in the last 12 months was 43.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.8% lower than the Bensham Manor average (90.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Colliers Water Lane (CR7 7LF), the main crime hotspot is near Brigstock Road. Police recorded 85 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.