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Crime in Monks Orchard

Monks Orchard had 155 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 48.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Croydon area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

CR0, Croydon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Monks Orchard

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48.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
19 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common62 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Apr 61 May 55 Jun 57 Jul 52 Aug 46 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Monks Orchard. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6240%
anti-social behaviour3019%
vehicle crime1912%
shoplifting106%
theft96%
robbery96%
public order64%
burglary43%

Monks Orchard against Croydon

TypeMonks Orchard per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence19.326.7▲ 3%
Burglary1.23.4–
Vehicle crime5.97.6▼ 5%
Anti-social behaviour9.319▼ 21%
Theft and robbery5.99.5▼ 5%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shirley98.1▼ 1%
Eden Park89.4▼ 8%
Woodside77▼ 15%
Upper Elmers End73.2▲ 19%
Elmers End56.9▲ 22%
West Wickham56.3▼ 5%
Monks Orchard48.2▼ 7%
See every Croydon area ranked on the crime in Croydon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Monks Orchard a safe area?

Monks Orchard had about 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 19 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Monks Orchard?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (62), followed by anti-social behaviour (30) and vehicle crime (19).