Crime Rate in Broad Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broad Green

The total recorded crimes in Broad Green, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 354 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broad Green crime rate of 2.69 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (8.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (19.72% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
Broad Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • North End with total crimes: 23
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 19
  • Sumner Road with total crimes: 16

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 July 2025 the Broad Green has recorded 354 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broad Green)CrimesRank (Broad Green)CrimesRank (Broad Green)
West Thornton523 23,280 15,208 1
Fairfield525 13,056 23,873 2
Waddon239 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath206 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood160 111,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor177 81,200 62,042 7
Addiscombe West199 61,117 71,621 10
Norbury & Pollards Hill188 7945 121,468 12
Selhurst176 9977 111,832 8
Purley & Woodcote176 101,088 81,786 9
Woodside148 13984 101,560 11
South Croydon149 12869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift131 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood109 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East100 17662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
New Addington North102 16427 23806 20
Shirley North93 20554 18979 18
Norbury Park62 24494 20972 19
Kenley94 19538 19781 21
Coulsdon Town69 23492 21748 22
Old Coulsdon90 21297 28638 24
Selsdon & Addington Village62 25445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown72 22360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Shirley South61 26324 27637 25
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale54 27341 26532 27

Broad Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (71 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512
January 202515
December 202412
November 202410
October 202419
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202516
April 202519
March 202521
February 202510
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202416
September 202430
August 202412

A total of 964 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025105
June 202597
May 202586
April 202585
March 202579
February 202567
January 202563
December 202470
November 202476
October 202481
September 202487
August 202468

A total of 154 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 20256
April 202514
March 202512
February 202511
January 20259
December 202415
November 202416
October 202420
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
May 202516
April 202528
March 202518
February 202515
January 202514
December 202424
November 202423
October 202436
September 202426
August 202417

A total of 206 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202520
May 202520
April 202524
March 202529
February 202519
January 202518
December 202414
November 20247
October 202412
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 792 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202571
May 202559
April 202579
March 202568
February 202544
January 202555
December 202442
November 202469
October 202458
September 202458
August 2024104

A total of 294 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202511
May 202523
April 202531
March 202519
February 202519
January 202538
December 202430
November 202429
October 202428
September 202427
August 202413

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202518
May 202522
April 202515
March 202512
February 202521
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 202424

A total of 113 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202510
April 202512
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 202410
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Broad Green in July 2025

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

1. North End (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Robbery3
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Sumner Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Beddington Farm Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Wellington Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Cobblestone Place (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Midhurst Avenue (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Montague Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Kidderminster Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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