Crime Rate in Broad Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broad Green

The total recorded crimes in Broad Green, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 281 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broad Green crime rate of 2.14 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 Broad Green, encompassing approximately 131,580 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (1.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-25.32% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
Broad Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • North End with total crimes: 22
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 15
  • Midhurst Avenue with total crimes: 13

How safe is Broad Green?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Broad Green reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 2,134 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broad Green witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Broad Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 3,671 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broad Green witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broad Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broad Green has recorded 281 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 3th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Broad Green crimes were 2,134. The crime rate of Broad Green in 2024 was 16.22 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broad Green were around 3,671 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.90 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broad Green)CrimesRank (Broad Green)CrimesRank (Broad Green)
West Thornton569 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield417 23,056 23,873 2
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
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

Broad Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (79 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (68 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (104 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (68 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Robbery also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202524
March 202529
February 202519
January 202518
December 202414
November 20247
October 202412
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 762 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202585
March 202579
February 202567
January 202563
December 202470
November 202476
October 202481
September 202487
August 202468

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202515
March 202512
February 202521
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 202424
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202528
March 202518
February 202515
January 202514
December 202424
November 202423
October 202436
September 202426
August 202417

A total of 636 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202579
March 202568
February 202544
January 202555
December 202442
November 202469
October 202458
September 202458
August 2024104

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202521
February 202510
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202416
September 202430
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 202512
February 202511
January 20259
December 202415
November 202416
October 202420
September 202413
August 202410
May 20243

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 202410
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202531
March 202519
February 202519
January 202538
December 202430
November 202429
October 202428
September 202427
August 202413

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512
January 202515
December 202412
November 202410
October 202419
September 202413
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Broad Green in May 2025

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

1. North End (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Wellington Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Midhurst Avenue (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Galvani Way (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cobblestone Place (Map)
Total11
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
8. Kidderminster Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beddington Farm Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Maxwell Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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