Total Crime Rate
74.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
52.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026High Tree Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote , and the 520th 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 High Tree Close (CR8 2FL) in the last 12 months was 74.2 per 1,000 residents and was 4.4% lower than the Purley & Woodcote average (77.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -77.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 52.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Tree Close (CR8 2FL), the main crime hotspot is near Highfield Road. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Purley & Woodcote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | The Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Russell Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | Wellington Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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