Crime Rate in Kenley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kenley

The total recorded crimes in Kenley, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kenley crime rate of 5.66 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 Kenley, encompassing approximately 16,611 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (633.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-48.57% decrease)
Kenley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Gomshall Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Rowland Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kenley?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Kenley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 538 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kenley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Kenley had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 781 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kenley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Kenley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kenley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kenley has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 19th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Kenley crimes were 538. The crime rate of Kenley in 2024 was 32.39 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kenley were around 781 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.02 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kenley)CrimesRank (Kenley)CrimesRank (Kenley)
West Thornton523 23,280 15,208 1
Fairfield525 13,056 23,873 2
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
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

Kenley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202535
May 202519
April 202515
March 202514
February 202522
January 202531
December 202417
November 202418
October 202415
September 202426
August 202424

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20253
May 202516
April 202533
March 20256
February 202511
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 202514
December 20241
November 202414
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 202425
August 202412

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 20252
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 202430
September 20249
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20258
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
November 20243
August 20245

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kenley in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting23
2. Gomshall Gardens (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Rowland Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Croftleigh Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Godstone Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Devon Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Waverley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Bourne Park Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. New Barn Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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