Crime Rate in Croydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croydon

The total recorded crimes in Croydon, Croydon in January 2025 are around 3,790 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croydon crime rate of 9.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Croydon, encompassing approximately 390,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1120) incidents (-1.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (682) incidents (22.88% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (331) incidents (-4.89% decrease)
Croydon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 63
  • Dingwall Road with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26

Croydon Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Croydon?

To understand the safety of Croydon, we need to analyze Croydon crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Croydon has recorded 27,293 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 69.85 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 256 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 43,781 crimes with a crime rate of 112.05, ranking it 90 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Croydon reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 27,293 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Croydon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 43,781 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Croydon is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Croydon has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Croydon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Fairfield (458 crimes), and the safest, Shirley South (48 crimes), is 410 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Croydon.

Similarly, the area of University Hospital & Queen's Road (317 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green (26 crimes), with a difference of 291 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Croydon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Fairfield458
West Thornton455
Broad Green263
Waddon252
Thornton Heath179

Safest Wards:

Norbury Park60
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown53
New Addington North52
Old Coulsdon49
Shirley South48

Most Dangerous Areas:

University Hospital & Queen's Road317
Croydon Minster & Waddon North278
Central Croydon242
Selhurst South & West Croydon217
West Thornton North170

Safest Areas:

New Addington North31
Park Hill & Lloyd Park29
Woodmansterne29
Shirley East27
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green26

Croydon Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Croydon has recorded 3,790 crimes with crime rate of 9.70 ranking 49th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Croydon crimes were 27,293. The crime rate of Croydon in 2024 was 69.85 (year) or 5.82 (month) ranking it 256 danzarous in the UK. Croydon ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Croydon were around 43,781 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.05 (year) or 9.34 (month) ranking 90 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Croydon ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Croydon

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,610 1712,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,169 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,092 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,524 1611,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,341 159,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,365 1216,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,201 138,165 1415,645 12
Havering1,825 1413,869 1125,160 11
Barnet2,831 1120,339 1236,190 13
Redbridge2,318 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,821 813,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,304 918,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,410 718,366 832,912 4
Ealing3,403 523,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,570 619,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,112 422,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,184 122,638 136,086 2
Brent3,409 224,651 240,527 1

Croydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (682 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1140 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 555 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1189 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (696 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1182 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (784 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1084 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (807 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1021 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (978 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 598 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 85.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202572
December 2024104
November 2024113
October 2024127
September 2024104
August 202477
July 20241

A total of 501 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 71.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202573
December 202486
November 2024115
October 202485
September 2024109
August 202430
July 20243

A total of 1497 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 187.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025259
December 2024302
November 2024280
October 2024251
September 2024271
August 2024120
July 202410
June 20244

A total of 6775 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 846.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1189 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251120
December 20241140
November 20241189
October 20241182
September 20241084
August 20241021
July 202433
June 20246

A total of 1405 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 200.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 265 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025238
December 2024265
November 2024258
October 2024249
September 2024232
August 2024156
July 20247

A total of 1352 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 193.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025254
December 2024305
November 2024237
October 2024198
September 2024188
August 2024167
July 20243

A total of 1111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 158.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025215
December 2024222
November 2024186
October 2024164
September 2024178
August 2024145
July 20241

A total of 1787 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 297.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 489 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025275
December 2024222
November 2024285
October 2024489
September 2024413
August 2024103

A total of 1883 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 269.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025331
December 2024348
November 2024354
October 2024329
September 2024369
August 2024151
July 20241

A total of 4506 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 643.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 978 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025682
December 2024555
November 2024696
October 2024784
September 2024807
August 2024978
July 20244

A total of 1208 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 151.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025167
December 2024202
November 2024205
October 2024194
September 2024206
August 2024224
July 20248
June 20242

A total of 125 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202425
November 202421
October 202426
September 202418
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 322 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202563
December 202463
November 202445
October 202468
September 202446
August 202437

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202524
December 202414
November 202418
October 202418
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241

High Crime Locations Croydon in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Croydon postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total63
Violence and sexual offences39
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order6
Other theft3
2. Dingwall Road (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting40
Bicycle theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting21
Robbery3
Burglary2
4. North End (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting18
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
5. Campbell Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
6. North End (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Other theft2
Other crime1

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