Crime Rate in Fairfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairfield

The total recorded crimes in Fairfield, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 525 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairfield crime rate of 2.00 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 Fairfield, encompassing approximately 262,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (157) incidents (19.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (134) incidents (5.51% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (57.69% increase)
Fairfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fell Road with total crimes: 33
  • North End with total crimes: 32
  • Ledbury Road with total crimes: 23

How safe is Fairfield?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Fairfield reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 3,056 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fairfield witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Fairfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 3,873 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fairfield witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Fairfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Fairfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fairfield has recorded 525 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 ranking 1th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Fairfield crimes were 3,056. The crime rate of Fairfield in 2024 was 11.62 (year) or 0.97 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairfield were around 3,873 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.73 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairfield)CrimesRank (Fairfield)CrimesRank (Fairfield)
West Thornton523 23,280 15,208 1
Broad Green354 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon239 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath206 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood160 111,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor177 81,200 62,042 7
Addiscombe West199 61,117 71,621 10
Norbury & Pollards Hill188 7945 121,468 12
Selhurst176 9977 111,832 8
Purley & Woodcote176 101,088 81,786 9
Woodside148 13984 101,560 11
South Croydon149 12869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift131 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood109 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East100 17662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
New Addington North102 16427 23806 20
Shirley North93 20554 18979 18
Norbury Park62 24494 20972 19
Kenley94 19538 19781 21
Coulsdon Town69 23492 21748 22
Old Coulsdon90 21297 28638 24
Selsdon & Addington Village62 25445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown72 22360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Shirley South61 26324 27637 25
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale54 27341 26532 27

Fairfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 157 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 134 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (131 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (127 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (105 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (109 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (94 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 116 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (101 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (101 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025157
June 2025131
May 2025117
April 202597
March 202594
February 202587
January 202580
December 202476
November 202486
October 202488
September 202477
August 2024101

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 780 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202526
May 202545
April 202584
March 202571
February 202564
January 2025101
December 202467
November 202465
October 202497
September 2024105
August 202414

A total of 296 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202520
April 202526
March 202529
February 202523
January 202537
December 202425
November 202436
October 202430
September 202430
August 20245

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202526
May 202511
April 20254
March 202513
February 202515
January 202510
December 202416
November 20248
October 202422
September 202421
August 20244

A total of 1295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025127
May 2025105
April 202596
March 2025109
February 2025116
January 2025100
December 202499
November 202493
October 2024116
September 202496
August 2024104

A total of 307 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202522
May 202527
April 202534
March 202530
February 202521
January 202520
December 202434
November 202424
October 202421
September 202426
August 202428

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 20252
April 202512
March 202518
February 202516
January 202515
December 202426
November 202416
October 202429
September 202418
August 20245

A total of 358 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202543
May 202523
April 202529
March 202527
February 202523
January 202537
December 202439
November 202433
October 202431
September 202424
August 202415

A total of 183 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202515
May 202512
April 202518
March 202511
February 202514
January 202513
December 202421
November 202411
October 202417
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 308 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202527
May 202527
April 202524
March 202515
February 202529
January 202524
December 202427
November 202422
October 202432
September 202429
August 202430

A total of 203 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202519
April 202520
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 202410
November 202428
October 202415
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Fairfield in July 2025

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

1. Fell Road (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences13
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. North End (Map)
Total32
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ledbury Road (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Park Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Burglary2
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Dingwall Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dingwall Avenue (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Middle Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. North End (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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