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 May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Addington North crime rate of 1.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (73.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
New Addington North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Danebury with total crimes: 10
  • The Coppins with total crimes: 7
  • Wolsey Crescent with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the New Addington North has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 1.51 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Addington North)CrimesRank (New Addington North)CrimesRank (New Addington North)
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
Kenley74 19538 19781 21
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

New Addington North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations New Addington North in May 2025

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

1. Danebury (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft1
2. The Coppins (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Wolsey Crescent (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Ivers Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alwyn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Headley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Field Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
8. Eddinton Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Unity Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dunsfold Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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