Crime Rate in New Addington North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Addington North

The total recorded crimes in New Addington North, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Addington North crime rate of 2.19 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 New Addington North, encompassing approximately 46,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
New Addington North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ivers Way with total crimes: 10
  • Danebury with total crimes: 10
  • Westcott Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is New Addington North?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, New Addington North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 427 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, New Addington North recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, New Addington North had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 806 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, New Addington North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Addington North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the New Addington North has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 16th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total New Addington North crimes were 427. The crime rate of New Addington North in 2024 was 9.18 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Addington North were around 806 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.33 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Addington North)CrimesRank (New Addington North)CrimesRank (New Addington North)
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
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

New Addington North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Other theft 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 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 202511
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 202510
December 202412
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202534
May 202533
April 202519
March 202536
February 202529
January 202520
December 202426
November 202433
October 202425
September 202435
August 202423

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations New Addington North in July 2025

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

1. Ivers Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Danebury (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Westcott Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Other theft1
4. Leigh Crescent (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Eddinton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
6. Netley Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Frimley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Unity Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dunsfold Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Headley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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