Croydon CR2 1 area guide
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Is Croydon CR2 1 a good place to live?
In Croydon (CR2 1), recorded crime is 1635% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 1635% above average
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
1,755
Recorded crime
4642.9
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CR2 1 (Jun 24–Apr 26, average 54/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 37%
- Households
- 607
Owned 37% · Social rent 40% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CR2 1.
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Croydon CR2 1: frequently asked questions
Is Croydon CR2 1 a good place to live?
In Croydon (CR2 1), recorded crime is 1635% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Croydon CR2 1?
Recorded crime in Croydon CR2 1 runs at 4642.9 per 1,000 properties, 1635% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Croydon CR2 1 safe?
Crime in Croydon CR2 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Croydon CR2 1 runs at 4642.9 per 1,000 properties, 1635% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Croydon CR2 1 a deprived area?
Croydon CR2 1 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).