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Croydon Council
London Crime News has published 15 stories involving Croydon Council, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Transport Crime · CroydonCroydon Council to boost patrols after bus driver complaints over illegal parking
Croydon Council is increasing parking enforcement patrols on London Road following complaints from a bus driver about a shop regularly parking on double yellow lines. Staff at Haji & Sons say they need roadside access for deliveries due to a lack of loading bays.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40- Community Safety · Croydon
Croydon dog warden wins third consecutive RSPCA award
Croydon Council's dog warden, Tara Boswell, has received the RSPCA's platinum PawPrints Award for the third year in a row. She has served the borough for 17 years, dealing with an increase in abandoned French bulldogs and dogs abandoned due to financial hardship.
Croydon3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 - Community Safety · Croydon
Croydon Council proposes outsourcing CALAT adult education service
Croydon Council is recommending the outsourcing of its adult education service, CALAT, a move that could put 197 jobs at risk. An independent review found the service's current financial model unsustainable, projecting a 20 per cent budget deficit.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 
Crime Data · CroydonCroydon restaurant closed after mouse infestation, given zero hygiene rating
Rio Lounge, an Indian restaurant in East Croydon, has reopened after being handed the lowest possible food hygiene rating of zero following an inspection on July 4. The inspection uncovered a significant mouse infestation and mouldy fridges containing expired food.
Croydon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon takeaway's late-night bid faces resident objections
Berlin Grill in Purley has applied to extend its hot food service hours until 1am on weekdays and 2am on weekends. Residents have raised significant concerns about fumes, litter, noise, and late-night disruption, with the application being considered by Croydon Council on September 28.
Croydon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council grants 24/7 gambling licence despite opposition
Croydon Council has approved a licence extension allowing Admiral AGC to operate 24/7 at 6 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood. The decision faced opposition from residents and MPs across four London boroughs, who cited concerns over vulnerable individuals and potential crime.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council proposes cuts to council tax support
Croydon Council is considering significant cuts to its council tax support scheme, potentially reducing discounts for disabled residents and single parents. The proposals aim to save between £3.6m and £12m annually as part of a 'Best Value' intervention.
Croydon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon to pilot electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters
Croydon Council is set to trial electronic tagging for repeat offenders later this year, aiming to deter shoplifting by monitoring their movements in restricted areas. The pilot follows a significant number of thefts in the town centre.
Croydon5 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council homes empty for 206 days as 8,300 wait for housing
Croydon Council is facing criticism over hundreds of empty properties that are taking an average of 206 days to re-let. This comes as over 8,300 applicants are on the housing register and 3,269 households are in temporary accommodation.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
Crime Data · CroydonCroydon fly-tipping reports soar, but fines remain low
Bensham Manor in Croydon saw over 8,700 fly-tipping reports between January and July 2026, with Brigstock Road being the most affected street. Despite these high numbers, Croydon Council issued only one fly-tipping-related fine in the previous financial year.
Croydon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council ends 13-year developer levy holiday
Croydon Council is set to end a 13-year period where town centre developers paid no Community Infrastructure Levy. New rates will apply to schemes of 10 homes or more, with smaller developments facing a higher charge.
Croydon3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40- Community Safety · Croydon
Croydon Council to replace vandalised memorial tree in Norbury Park
A memorial cherry tree for a guide dog named Star in Norbury Park, Croydon, has been vandalised. The tree was planted nearly three years ago by Paul Harman, who is visually impaired. Croydon Council has committed to replacing the tree.
Croydon2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon house collapse leaves Love Lane residents waiting for repairs
Residents of Love Lane, South Norwood, say a partially collapsed house at number 58 is damaging their street and their own property values. Croydon Council installed temporary supports after the frontage fell on 22 July 2025 but has not yet secured permanent repairs from the private owner.
Croydon5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon to pilot GPS tags for repeat shoplifters after 4,796 thefts in a year
Croydon Council will explore GPS-tagging persistent shoplifters after 4,796 reported thefts in the town centre in the last 12 months. Retailers, who say they often do not report incidents due to lack of police action, have welcomed the plans. A start date for the pilot is unclear, pending funding.
Croydon5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council proposes GPS tags for repeat shoplifters
Croydon Council plans to trial GPS ankle tags for persistent shoplifters, banning them from the town centre. Nearly 4,800 thefts were reported in the last year. Funding is not yet confirmed, but the council says the scheme could deter repeat offences.
Croydon4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 30