Crime Rate in Fairfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairfield

The total recorded crimes in Fairfield, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 440 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairfield crime rate of 1.67 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (-6.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (8.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (71) incidents (10.94% increase)
Fairfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dingwall Road with total crimes: 47
  • North End with total crimes: 25
  • North End with total crimes: 24

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fairfield has recorded 440 crimes with crime rate of 0.14 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
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
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

Fairfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 801 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202594
February 202587
January 202580
December 202476
November 202486
October 202488
September 202477
August 2024101
April 2024112

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202513
December 202421
November 202411
October 202417
September 202415
August 202416
April 202416

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202516
January 202515
December 202426
November 202416
October 202429
September 202418
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 218 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202521
January 202520
December 202434
November 202424
October 202421
September 202426
August 202428
April 202414

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202523
January 202537
December 202439
November 202433
October 202431
September 202424
August 202415
July 20242
June 20242
April 202434

A total of 616 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202571
February 202564
January 2025101
December 202467
November 202465
October 202497
September 2024105
August 202414
April 202432

A total of 238 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202523
January 202537
December 202425
November 202436
October 202430
September 202430
August 20245
April 202423

A total of 919 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025109
February 2025116
January 2025100
December 202499
November 202493
October 2024116
September 202496
August 2024104
May 20243
April 202483

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202510
December 202416
November 20248
October 202422
September 202421
August 20244
April 202425

A total of 237 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202529
January 202524
December 202427
November 202422
October 202432
September 202429
August 202430
April 202429

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 202410
November 202428
October 202415
September 202421
August 202414
April 202421

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Fairfield in March 2025

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

1. Dingwall Road (Map)
Total47
Shoplifting37
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North End (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person4
Drugs3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
3. North End (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting13
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
4. High Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Fell Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1

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