Total Crime Rate
55.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Farm Drive area has the 27th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Coulsdon Town , and the 388th lowest crime rate of 1,070 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 Farm Drive (CR8 3LP) in the last 12 months was 55.1 per 1,000 residents and was 11.9% lower than the Coulsdon Town average (62.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farm Drive (CR8 3LP), the main crime hotspot is near Promenade De Verdun. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 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 | Public order | Promenade De Verdun | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Silver Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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