Burglary Rates in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
Croydon, London, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown recorded 108 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 49% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.
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108
5.05 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
1,933
90.4 per 1,000 residents
How does Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown rank?
Within Croydon
9 of 28 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
85th percentile
Safer than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
Source: Census 2021 · 8,553 households
The most common property type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown homeowners
Most homes in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.