Crime Rate in Croydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croydon

The total recorded crimes in Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 3,913 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croydon crime rate of 10.01 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1229) incidents (20.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (760) incidents (26.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (315) incidents (2.94% increase)
Croydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 66
  • Dingwall Road with total crimes: 40
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 33

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, West Thornton (481 crimes), and the safest, Sanderstead (46 crimes), is 435 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Croydon.

Similarly, the area of University Hospital & Queen's Road (337 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green (16 crimes), with a difference of 321 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Croydon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Thornton481
Fairfield440
Broad Green289
Waddon236
South Norwood165

Safest Wards:

Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59
Kenley58
Selsdon & Addington Village55
Shirley South50
Sanderstead46

Most Dangerous Areas:

University Hospital & Queen's Road337
Central Croydon281
Selhurst South & West Croydon271
Croydon Minster & Waddon North264
West Thornton North184

Safest Areas:

Sanderstead31
Woodmansterne28
Park Hill & Lloyd Park28
Kenley North26
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green16

Croydon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Croydon has recorded 3,913 crimes with crime rate of 10.01 ranking 8026th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Sutton20 278,988 1915,828 18
Brent85 2224,651 240,527 1
Harrow1,686 2012,311 1519,636 19
Richmond upon Thames1,291 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,755 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,579 169,994 1617,989 15
Redbridge2,425 1516,685 1029,930 10
Bromley2,441 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,312 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,090 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,043 1113,869 1125,160 11
Barking and Dagenham2,070 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,644 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,580 418,366 832,912 4
Ealing3,658 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,932 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,196 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,299 222,638 136,086 2

Croydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1229 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (760 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1023 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 602 incidents.

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 2295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 286.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 489 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025264
February 2025244
January 2025275
December 2024222
November 2024285
October 2024489
September 2024413
August 2024103

A total of 786 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202593
February 202595
January 202572
December 2024104
November 2024113
October 2024127
September 2024104
August 202477
July 20241

A total of 9027 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 902.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1229 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251229
February 20251023
January 20251120
December 20241140
November 20241189
October 20241182
September 20241084
August 20241021
July 202433
June 20246

A total of 1637 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 163.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025209
February 2025220
January 2025167
December 2024202
November 2024205
October 2024194
September 2024206
August 2024224
July 20248
June 20242

A total of 160 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202523
January 202517
December 202425
November 202421
October 202426
September 202418
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 1958 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 195.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025247
February 2025214
January 2025259
December 2024302
November 2024280
October 2024251
September 2024271
August 2024120
July 202410
June 20244

A total of 429 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202555
January 202563
December 202463
November 202445
October 202468
September 202446
August 202437

A total of 1841 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 204.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025274
February 2025215
January 2025254
December 2024305
November 2024237
October 2024198
September 2024188
August 2024167
July 20243

A total of 1837 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 204.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 265 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025223
February 2025209
January 2025238
December 2024265
November 2024258
October 2024249
September 2024232
August 2024156
July 20247

A total of 2504 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 278.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025315
February 2025306
January 2025331
December 2024348
November 2024354
October 2024329
September 2024369
August 2024151
July 20241

A total of 1425 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 158.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025153
February 2025161
January 2025215
December 2024222
November 2024186
October 2024164
September 2024178
August 2024145
July 20241

A total of 138 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202517
January 202524
December 202414
November 202418
October 202418
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 5868 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 652.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 978 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025760
February 2025602
January 2025682
December 2024555
November 2024696
October 2024784
September 2024807
August 2024978
July 20244

A total of 649 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202590
January 202573
December 202486
November 2024115
October 202485
September 2024109
August 202430
July 20243

High Crime Locations Croydon in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences39
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
2. Dingwall Road (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting37
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Campbell Road (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime6
Other theft3
4. Mayday Road (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
5. London Road (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting18
Public order2

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