Crime Rates at Kilmartin Avenue, London, SW16 4RD

Kilmartin Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill , and the 213th lowest crime rate of 1,070 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 Kilmartin Avenue (SW16 4RD) in the last 12 months was 34.5 per 1,000 residents and was 69.2% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average (112.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kilmartin Avenue (SW16 4RD), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 84 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.