Crime Rates at Malden Avenue, London, SE25 4HS

Malden Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North , and the 111th 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 Malden Avenue (SE25 4HS) in the last 12 months was 23.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% lower than the Shirley North average (70.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 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 ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Malden Avenue (SE25 4HS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Love Lane, where police recorded 32 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bevill Close (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.