Total Crime Rate
100.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Russell Hill Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote , and the 394th highest 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 Russell Hill Road (CR8 2LL) in the last 12 months was 100.2 per 1,000 residents and was 21.3% higher 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 40.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 61.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Russell Hill Road (CR8 2LL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Highfield Road, where police recorded 27 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oscar Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Purley & Woodcote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Coldharbour Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | More Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Oscar Close | Under investigation |
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