Crime Rate in Norbury Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norbury Park

The total recorded crimes in Norbury Park, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norbury Park crime rate of 3.73 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 Park, encompassing approximately 22,001 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Norbury Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • B273 with total crimes: 12
  • Biggin Way with total crimes: 12
  • Marston Way with total crimes: 6

How safe is Norbury Park?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Norbury Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 494 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Norbury Park recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Norbury Park had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 972 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Norbury Park recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Norbury Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Norbury Park has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 ranking 19th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Norbury Park crimes were 494. The crime rate of Norbury Park in 2024 was 22.45 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norbury Park were around 972 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.18 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green289 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon236 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath161 71,039 92,220 5
South Norwood165 51,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor155 81,200 62,042 7
Purley & Woodcote161 61,088 81,786 9
Addiscombe West152 91,117 71,621 10
Selhurst139 10977 111,832 8
Woodside127 12984 101,560 11
Norbury & Pollards Hill128 11945 121,468 12
South Croydon124 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift118 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood115 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East107 16662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
Shirley North103 17554 18979 18
Kenley58 25538 19781 21
New Addington North68 21427 23806 20
Old Coulsdon72 20297 28638 24
Coulsdon Town62 22492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village55 26445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown62 23360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59 24341 26532 27
Shirley South50 27324 27637 25

Norbury Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202519
January 202517
December 202411
November 202420
October 202432
September 202441
August 202418
April 202433

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 20246
September 20246
April 20241

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202511
January 202513
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 202411
November 202416
October 202410
September 20248
August 202423
April 202411

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Norbury Park in March 2025

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

1. B273 (Map)
Total12
Burglary3
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Biggin Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Marston Way (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Biggin Hill (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
5. Golf Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Oswald'S Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Covington Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Arkell Grove (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Links Gardens (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Burglary1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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