Crime Rate in Coulsdon Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coulsdon Town

The total recorded crimes in Coulsdon Town, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coulsdon Town crime rate of 2.83 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 Coulsdon Town, encompassing approximately 25,477 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Coulsdon Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Lion Green Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Coulsdon Town?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Coulsdon Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 492 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coulsdon Town recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Coulsdon Town had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 748 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coulsdon Town recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coulsdon Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coulsdon Town has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 20th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Coulsdon Town crimes were 492. The crime rate of Coulsdon Town in 2024 was 19.31 (year) or 1.61 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coulsdon Town were around 748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.36 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coulsdon Town)CrimesRank (Coulsdon Town)CrimesRank (Coulsdon Town)
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
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
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

Coulsdon Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 202419
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202519
February 202512
January 202524
December 202423
November 202431
October 202416
September 202413
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 20249
October 202411
September 202416

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Coulsdon Town in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lion Green Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Malcolm Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ditches Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Netherlands (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. Stoats Nest Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coulsdon Town (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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