Crime Rate in Broad Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broad Green

The total recorded crimes in Broad Green, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 289 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broad Green crime rate of 2.20 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (17.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Drugs: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
Broad Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • North End with total crimes: 21
  • Midhurst Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Wellington 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Broad Green has recorded 289 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Waddon236 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath161 71,039 92,220 5
South Norwood165 51,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor155 81,200 62,042 7
Purley & Woodcote161 61,088 81,786 9
Addiscombe West152 91,117 71,621 10
Selhurst139 10977 111,832 8
Woodside127 12984 101,560 11
Norbury & Pollards Hill128 11945 121,468 12
South Croydon124 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift118 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood115 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East107 16662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
Shirley North103 17554 18979 18
Norbury Park82 19494 20972 19
Kenley58 25538 19781 21
New Addington North68 21427 23806 20
Old Coulsdon72 20297 28638 24
Coulsdon Town62 22492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village55 26445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown62 23360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59 24341 26532 27
Shirley South50 27324 27637 25

Broad Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (76 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202510
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202416
September 202430
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202514
December 202424
November 202423
October 202436
September 202426
August 202417
April 202458

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 574 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202568
February 202544
January 202555
December 202442
November 202469
October 202458
September 202458
August 2024104
April 202476

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 671 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202579
February 202567
January 202563
December 202470
November 202476
October 202481
September 202487
August 202468
April 202480

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202519
January 202518
December 202414
November 20247
October 202412
September 202417
August 202411
April 20245

A total of 230 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202521
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 202424
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202415

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 20259
December 202415
November 202416
October 202420
September 202413
August 202410
May 20243
April 202417

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 202410
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations Broad Green in March 2025

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

1. North End (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs6
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Midhurst Avenue (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wellington Road (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Robbery2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Montague Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Kidderminster Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Trafalgar Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kelling Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft1
9. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Cobblestone Place (Map)
Total8
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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