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 May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Addington South crime rate of 3.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
New Addington South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Walsh Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the New Addington South has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 3.05 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Addington South)CrimesRank (New Addington South)CrimesRank (New Addington South)
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
Norbury Park42 26494 20972 19
Kenley74 19538 19781 21
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

New Addington South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202532
March 202534
February 202537
January 202532
December 202433
November 202427
October 202424
September 202435
August 202427
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202513
February 20259
January 202518
December 202414
November 202412
October 202410
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Walsh Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
5. Chertsey Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heneage Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. North Downs Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Edwards Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. King Henry'S Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
10. Thistlewood Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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