Jurong West residents notice increasing number of crows in area, complain of noise & aggression

A flock of crows has reportedly gathered around Block 534 Jurong West Street 52 recently, causing great nuisance to residents.

A man who lived in the area told Shin Min Daily News that the crows would caw noisily and repeatedly every day from a large tree outside the block, which one of his windows faced directly.

The noise would begin in the morning, which affected his sleep, as he worked a night shift and slept in the morning.

He added that he has sent feedback on the problem to the West Coast-Jurong West Town Council.

Shin Min reported seeing four to five crows flying around the trees, constantly making noise, while they were visiting the block.

More and more crows

Several other residents also told Shin Min that they have noticed an increase in the number of crows in recent months.

One resident said that the flock has grown significantly since the start of 2026 and has become noisier.

"I live in a unit along the corridor, and I would often get abruptly woken up by the crows' cawing in the morning," she said.

The crows would also sometimes fly to the corridor and defecate, making it a hassle to clean, she added.

Another resident said he often saw the birds on his daily morning strolls. On one occasion, he saw over 10 of them flying around the area.

Nearly attacked a grandpa and grandson

Another man who lived nearby said he nearly got into a dangerous encounter with the crows while walking downstairs with his grandson.

"I was carrying my young grandson when a crow suddenly swooped down from the sky and flew towards us," he recalled. "I quickly shielded my grandson and ran."

Town council working to remove the nests

In response to Mothership's queries, the West Coast-Jurong West Town Council said that it was aware of the situation, understands the residents' concerns, and is taking the matter seriously.

"We will be working closely with NParks to identify and remove crow nests in the estate," they committed, adding that the council will continue to monitor the estate closely.