Crime Rate in Coulsdon Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coulsdon Town

The total recorded crimes in Coulsdon Town, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coulsdon Town crime rate of 2.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Coulsdon Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Paxton Grove with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Coulsdon Town has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green289 32,134 33,671 3
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
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

Coulsdon Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 202524
December 202423
November 202431
October 202416
September 202413
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 20249
October 202411
September 202416
April 202414

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Coulsdon Town in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Paxton Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Portnalls Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Keats Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Station Approach Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Ditches Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Portnalls Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Westleigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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