Crime Rate in Addiscombe East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Addiscombe East

The total recorded crimes in Addiscombe East, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Addiscombe East crime rate of 2.01 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 Addiscombe East, encompassing approximately 46,180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Addiscombe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addiscombe Road with total crimes: 9
  • Teevan Close with total crimes: 8
  • Nicholson Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Addiscombe East?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Addiscombe East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 662 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Addiscombe East recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Addiscombe East had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,163 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Addiscombe East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Addiscombe East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Addiscombe East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Addiscombe East has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 16th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Addiscombe East crimes were 662. The crime rate of Addiscombe East in 2024 was 14.33 (year) or 1.19 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Addiscombe East were around 1,163 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.18 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Addiscombe East)CrimesRank (Addiscombe East)CrimesRank (Addiscombe East)
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
Addiscombe West165 91,117 71,621 10
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 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 Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 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 (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202534
March 202535
February 202530
January 202532
December 202420
November 202430
October 202421
September 202426
August 202418

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202518
February 202513
January 202516
December 202413
November 20249
October 202418
September 202426
August 202415

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
August 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 202413
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 202413
October 202414
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Addiscombe East in May 2025

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

1. Addiscombe Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Teevan Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
3. Nicholson Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Lower Addiscombe Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
5. Pavement Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. Nihill Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Manning Gardens (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pagehurst Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
9. Chaucer Green (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tenterden Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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