Crime Rate in Addiscombe West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Addiscombe West

The total recorded crimes in Addiscombe West, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Addiscombe West crime rate of 1.84 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 Addiscombe West, encompassing approximately 89,863 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (13.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Addiscombe West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Freemason'S Road with total crimes: 9
  • Laurier Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Addiscombe West?

To understand the safety of Addiscombe West, we need to analyze Addiscombe West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Addiscombe West reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 1,117 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Addiscombe West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Addiscombe West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,621 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Addiscombe West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Addiscombe West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Addiscombe West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Addiscombe West has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 1.84 ranking 9th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Addiscombe West crimes were 1,117. The crime rate of Addiscombe West in 2024 was 12.43 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Addiscombe West were around 1,621 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.04 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Addiscombe West)CrimesRank (Addiscombe West)CrimesRank (Addiscombe West)
West Thornton569 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield417 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green281 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon230 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath225 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood170 81,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor179 61,200 62,042 7
Norbury & Pollards Hill172 7945 121,468 12
Selhurst152 11977 111,832 8
Purley & Woodcote160 101,088 81,786 9
Woodside144 12984 101,560 11
South Croydon125 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift92 18874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood99 14802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East93 16662 171,163 15
Shirley North95 15554 18979 18
New Addington South92 17689 161,127 16
Norbury Park42 26494 20972 19
Kenley74 19538 19781 21
New Addington North70 21427 23806 20
Coulsdon Town72 20492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village67 22445 22736 23
Shirley South58 23324 27637 25
Old Coulsdon49 24297 28638 24
Sanderstead46 25381 24528 28
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown40 27360 25607 26
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

Addiscombe West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202543
March 202535
February 202532
January 202532
December 202439
November 202435
October 202440
September 202439
August 202432

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 202513
February 20253
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 399 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202525
March 202539
February 202525
January 202526
December 202433
November 202432
October 202443
September 202465
August 202477

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 202412
November 202413
October 202416
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202514
February 202516
January 20258
December 202411
November 202416
October 202425
September 202430
August 20249

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 202512
February 20257
January 202513
December 202425
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 202417
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Addiscombe West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Public order2
Robbery2
Drugs1
2. Freemason'S Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Laurier Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
4. Cart Lodge Mews (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oval Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blake Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Colson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Brampton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hermitage Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gowlland Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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