Total Crime Rate
27.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lordsbury Field area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote , and the 148th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lordsbury Field (SM6 9PE) in the last 12 months was 27.1 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% 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 5 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lordsbury Field (SM6 9PE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Green Lane, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodcote Green (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Purley & Woodcote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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