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Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026

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Month Total Percentage
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Jan 2026 122 7.9%
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    Andrew Smith

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    Nathaniel Gates

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    Dominic Lundie

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    Jack Killian

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    Anastasai Molotkova

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    VIOLENCE AGAINST THE PERSON

    Violence against the person, patrol the ASB / ROBBERY hotspots to detect and disrupt criminal behaviour, reassure public and create a visible presence.

    Issued 24 September 2026

    Action taken:

    Purley experienced a significant increase in criminal activity including violent offences, drug possession and supply this was noted both from commentary from commentary from officers and also via our intel systems. Most notably, 15 robberies recorded within three weeks during June / July. Op Keppbach was set up to disrupt and deter this activity. During the course of August, a large number of interventions took place such as arrests of suspects of robbery, ASB warnings issued, engagement with parents and carers, vulnerable children taken home, High Risk and Medium Risk mispers located and returned home, briefings and joint patrols with Croydon Council Park Guards. During August, there was only 1 reported robbery.

    Actioned 04 September 2026

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    BURGLARY

    Marked & Unmarked Police patrols in Burglary hotspots to create a visible police presences to disrupt burglaries, and unmarked to detect crimes.

    Issued 24 September 2026

    Action taken:

    The team have been utilising local knowledge and intelligence to proactively patrol utilising overt and covert tactics. Further, crime prevention advice will be provided to residents around securing their properties as we move in to the Autumn / Winter

    Actioned 04 September 2026

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    SHOPLIFTING
    Shoplifting is a borough-wide priority for Croydon

    Issued 24 September 2026

    Action taken:

    Plain clothes operations will take place in stores that experience a high level of shoplifting. Working with stores and security, planned operations will take place in order to catch shoplifters in the act and deal with them thorough the judicial process.

    Actioned 04 September 2026

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    MOTOR CRIME

    Reducing motor vehicle crime remains a ward priority. Officers will conduct targeted patrols in hotspot areas, work with partners to identify offenders, and provide crime prevention advice to help residents better protect their vehicles and belongings

    Issued 20 September 2026

    Action taken:

    The team have conducted targeted patrols in identified locations and engaged with residents to provide security advice, and worked with partner agencies to identify and disrupt offenders. Intelligence-led activity and increased visibility have also been used to deter offending and reassure the community.

    Actioned 24 September 2026

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Coffee with a copper

4:00PM - 5:00PM, Thu 29 October 2026

O Farol, 945 Brighton Road Purley

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Coffee with a copper

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Fri 27 November 2026

Infinity Coffee Shop, 32 High Street Purley

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