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 July 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norbury & Pollards Hill crime rate of 3.49 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (113.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-27.66% decrease)
Norbury & Pollards Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Craignish Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Norbury & Pollards Hill has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 3.49 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.

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

Norbury & Pollards Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202526
May 202535
April 202537
March 202533
February 202531
January 202534
December 202432
November 202435
October 202434
September 202427
August 202432

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202414
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 202414
October 20248
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202522
May 202523
April 202512
March 202527
February 202517
January 202528
December 202423
November 202423
October 202416
September 202422
August 202421

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 389 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202547
May 202572
April 202538
March 202514
February 202519
January 202521
December 202412
November 202432
October 202455
September 202431
August 202414

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243

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

High Crime Locations Norbury & Pollards Hill in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting34
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Craignish Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A23 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Pollards Crescent (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
6. Dalmeny Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Norbury (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Kilmartin Avenue (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1

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