Crime Rate in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

The total recorded crimes in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood crime rate of 2.17 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 Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood, encompassing approximately 52,881 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (28.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 9
  • Haynes Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Southholme Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood?

To understand the safety of Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood, we need to analyze Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 802 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,301 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 15th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood crimes were 802. The crime rate of Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood in 2024 was 15.17 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood were around 1,301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.60 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 14 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
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

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202526
January 202523
December 202426
November 202426
October 202423
September 202432
August 202429
April 202428

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202538
January 202529
December 202444
November 202438
October 202427
September 202433
August 202436
June 20242
April 202431

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
April 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
April 20244

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
April 20244

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202511
January 202516
December 202411
November 202421
October 202412
September 202414
August 20245
April 202419

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Haynes Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Southholme Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Forsyte Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bramble Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sylvan Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Essex Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Kitley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Aubyn'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ravensdale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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