Crime Rate in New Addington South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Addington South

The total recorded crimes in New Addington South, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Addington South crime rate of 3.25 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 South, encompassing approximately 30,192 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-17.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
New Addington South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Parkway with total crimes: 4

How safe is New Addington South?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, New Addington South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 689 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, New Addington South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, New Addington South had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,127 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, New Addington South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Addington South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the New Addington South has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 18th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total New Addington South crimes were 689. The crime rate of New Addington South in 2024 was 22.82 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Addington South were around 1,127 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.33 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Addington South)CrimesRank (New Addington South)CrimesRank (New Addington South)
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 North102 16427 23806 20
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 South 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 37 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 (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202521
April 202526
March 202512
February 202513
January 202512
December 202421
November 202420
October 202433
September 202413
August 202426

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 202410

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202545
May 202534
April 202532
March 202534
February 202537
January 202532
December 202433
November 202427
October 202424
September 202435
August 202427

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
April 202513
March 202513
February 20259
January 202518
December 202414
November 202412
October 202410
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20255
April 202514
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations New Addington South in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parkway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Salcot Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Walsh Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Valentyne Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
10. Rowdown Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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