Crime Rate in Croydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croydon

The total recorded crimes in Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 4,013 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croydon crime rate of 10.27 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1269) incidents (19.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (923) incidents (11.07% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (311) incidents (-1.58% decrease)
Croydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 102
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 75
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 39

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 (569 crimes), and the safest, Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (35 crimes), is 534 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Croydon.

Similarly, the area of University Hospital & Queen's Road (361 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green (21 crimes), with a difference of 340 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Croydon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Thornton569
Fairfield417
Broad Green281
Waddon230
Thornton Heath225

Safest Wards:

Old Coulsdon49
Sanderstead46
Norbury Park42
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown40
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35

Most Dangerous Areas:

University Hospital & Queen's Road361
Croydon Minster & Waddon North262
Selhurst South & West Croydon259
Central Croydon221
West Thornton North215

Safest Areas:

Old Coulsdon28
Park Hill & Lloyd Park27
Sanderstead27
Woodmansterne23
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green21

Croydon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Croydon has recorded 4,013 crimes with crime rate of 10.27 ranking 74th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Croydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1269 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (923 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1066 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (831 incidents) also being high.

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 2424 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 202.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025235
April 2025231
March 2025247
February 2025214
January 2025259
December 2024302
November 2024280
October 2024251
September 2024271
August 2024120
July 202410
June 20244

A total of 206 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202525
March 202512
February 202523
January 202517
December 202425
November 202421
October 202426
September 202418
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 987 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025116
April 202585
March 202593
February 202595
January 202572
December 2024104
November 2024113
October 2024127
September 2024104
August 202477
July 20241

A total of 550 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202556
March 202552
February 202555
January 202563
December 202463
November 202445
October 202468
September 202446
August 202437

A total of 7622 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 692.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 978 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025923
April 2025831
March 2025760
February 2025602
January 2025682
December 2024555
November 2024696
October 2024784
September 2024807
August 2024978
July 20244

A total of 11362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 946.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1269 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251269
April 20251066
March 20251229
February 20251023
January 20251120
December 20241140
November 20241189
October 20241182
September 20241084
August 20241021
July 202433
June 20246

A total of 2387 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 217.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025263
April 2025283
March 2025274
February 2025215
January 2025254
December 2024305
November 2024237
October 2024198
September 2024188
August 2024167
July 20243

A total of 2073 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 188.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 265 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 2025225
March 2025223
February 2025209
January 2025238
December 2024265
November 2024258
October 2024249
September 2024232
August 2024156
July 20247

A total of 2917 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 291.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 489 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025301
April 2025321
March 2025264
February 2025244
January 2025275
December 2024222
November 2024285
October 2024489
September 2024413
August 2024103

A total of 3131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 284.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025311
April 2025316
March 2025315
February 2025306
January 2025331
December 2024348
November 2024354
October 2024329
September 2024369
August 2024151
July 20241

A total of 1735 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025161
April 2025149
March 2025153
February 2025161
January 2025215
December 2024222
November 2024186
October 2024164
September 2024178
August 2024145
July 20241

A total of 170 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202524
February 202517
January 202524
December 202414
November 202418
October 202418
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 793 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202562
March 202558
February 202590
January 202573
December 202486
November 2024115
October 202485
September 2024109
August 202430
July 20243

A total of 2087 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 173.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 235 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025235
April 2025215
March 2025209
February 2025220
January 2025167
December 2024202
November 2024205
October 2024194
September 2024206
August 2024224
July 20248
June 20242

High Crime Locations Croydon in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total102
Violence and sexual offences66
Public order15
Other theft12
Vehicle crime3
Drugs3
Burglary3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting66
Robbery5
Public order2
Burglary2
3. Campbell Road (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime3
Possession of weapons3
Burglary3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Robbery4
Public order4
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
5. Dingwall Road (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting13
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person4
Public order3

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