Total Crime Rate
103.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Linden Way area has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote , and the 382nd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Linden Way (CR8 3PH) in the last 12 months was 103.3 per 1,000 residents and was 25.1% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 49.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Linden Way (CR8 3PH), the main crime hotspot is near Green Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Purley & Woodcote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Badgers Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Badgers Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Badgers Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridge Park | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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