Crime Rate in Norbury & Pollards Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill

The total recorded crimes in Norbury & Pollards Hill, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norbury & Pollards Hill crime rate of 3.19 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 Norbury & Pollards Hill, encompassing approximately 53,892 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (89.47% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
Norbury & Pollards Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 80
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Roche Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Norbury & Pollards Hill?

To understand the safety of Norbury & Pollards Hill, we need to analyze Norbury & Pollards Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Norbury & Pollards Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 945 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Norbury & Pollards Hill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Norbury & Pollards Hill had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Norbury & Pollards Hill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Norbury & Pollards Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Norbury & Pollards Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Norbury & Pollards Hill has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 7th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Norbury & Pollards Hill crimes were 945. The crime rate of Norbury & Pollards Hill in 2024 was 17.53 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norbury & Pollards Hill were around 1,468 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.24 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norbury & Pollards Hill)CrimesRank (Norbury & Pollards Hill)CrimesRank (Norbury & Pollards Hill)
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
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
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

Norbury & Pollards Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202512
March 202527
February 202517
January 202528
December 202423
November 202423
October 202416
September 202422
August 202421

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 202414
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202538
March 202514
February 202519
January 202521
December 202412
November 202432
October 202455
September 202431
August 202414

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202537
March 202533
February 202531
January 202534
December 202432
November 202435
October 202434
September 202427
August 202432
May 20241

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202414
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Norbury & Pollards Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Norbury & Pollards Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total80
Shoplifting66
Robbery5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Roche Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
4. St Helen'S Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
Robbery1
5. Somerset Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dunbar Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Norbury Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Helen'S Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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