Crime Rate in Kenley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kenley

The total recorded crimes in Kenley, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kenley crime rate of 4.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-51.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Kenley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Old Barn Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Somerton Close 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 May 2025 the Kenley has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 4.45 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kenley)CrimesRank (Kenley)CrimesRank (Kenley)
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
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood99 14802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East93 16662 171,163 15
Shirley North95 15554 18979 18
New Addington South92 17689 161,127 16
Norbury Park42 26494 20972 19
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

Kenley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202533
March 20256
February 202511
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 202413
August 202413
July 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202514
February 202522
January 202531
December 202417
November 202418
October 202415
September 202426
August 202424
July 202418
May 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 202514
December 20241
November 202414
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Kenley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old Barn Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Somerton Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Highwood Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Lawford Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
6. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Little Roke Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Waverley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Mosslea Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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