Crime Rate in Kenley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kenley

The total recorded crimes in Kenley, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kenley crime rate of 3.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Kenley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mosslea Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Valley Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kenley has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.49 ranking 25th 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.

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
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
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

Kenley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 202413
August 202413
July 20243
April 202419

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202522
January 202531
December 202417
November 202418
October 202415
September 202426
August 202424
July 202418
May 20243
April 202418

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 202425
August 202412
April 20247

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
November 20243
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 202514
December 20241
November 202414
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 202430
September 20249
August 20243
April 202420

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kenley in March 2025

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

1. Mosslea Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Godstone Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Devon Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Bushey Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Godstone Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Little Roke Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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