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Crime in Purley

Purley had 418 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 121.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% above the middle Croydon area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.

CR8, Croydon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Purley

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121.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common105 in 3 months

Month by month

123 Mar 89 Apr 117 May 150 Jun 155 Jul 113 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10525%
anti-social behaviour9222%
vehicle crime4511%
robbery307%
theft287%
public order276%
shoplifting276%
drugs256%

Purley against Croydon

TypePurley per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence30.430.4▲ 7%
Burglary5.53.6▲ 19%
Vehicle crime138.7▼ 4%
Anti-social behaviour26.720.6▲ 51%
Theft and robbery19.79.9▲ 79%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Purley121.1▲ 27%
Roundshaw117.9▼ 7%
South Beddington111.7▲ 10%
Coulsdon68.8▲ 10%
Woodcote Green65▲ 65%
Kenley40.1▼ 2%
Sanderstead37.1▲ 9%
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 Purley a safe area?

Purley had about 121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Purley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (105), followed by anti-social behaviour (92) and vehicle crime (45).