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 May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood crime rate of 1.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodview Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Haynes Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Gatestone Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood)CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood)CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood)
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
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
Coulsdon Town72 20492 21748 22
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

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202515
March 202522
February 202526
January 202523
December 202426
November 202426
October 202423
September 202432
August 202429

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 20253
February 202511
January 202516
December 202411
November 202421
October 202412
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202526
March 202549
February 202538
January 202529
December 202444
November 202438
October 202427
September 202433
August 202436
June 20242

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Woodview Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
2. Haynes Lane (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Gatestone Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harold Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beaumaris Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Preston Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Auckland Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ravensdale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. College Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

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