Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pine Ridge area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote , and the 120th 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 Pine Ridge (SM5 4QH) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 71.3% lower 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 4 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pine Ridge (SM5 4QH), the main crime hotspot is near Alexandra Gardens. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 14 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 | Bramble Banks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cranfield Road West | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Windborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexandra Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanhope Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kenny Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Windborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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