Total Crime Rate
46.8 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pytchley Crescent area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood , and the 326th lowest crime rate of 1,082 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 Pytchley Crescent (SE19 3QT) in the last 12 months was 46.8 per 1,000 residents and was 45.4% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average (85.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (β 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pytchley Crescent (SE19 3QT), the main crime hotspot is near Beaumaris Gardens. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stonebridge Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Woodlands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wicks Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Beaumaris Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaumaris Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Founders Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hermitage Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Woodend | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Woodlands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Founders Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A214 | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Founders Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Founders Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hermitage Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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