Crime Rate in Norbury Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norbury Park

The total recorded crimes in Norbury Park, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norbury Park crime rate of 1.91 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Norbury Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Virginia Road with total crimes: 6
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 4
  • B273 with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Norbury Park has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norbury Park)CrimesRank (Norbury Park)CrimesRank (Norbury Park)
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
New Addington South92 17689 161,127 16
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 Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202523
March 202527
February 202519
January 202517
December 202411
November 202420
October 202432
September 202441
August 202418

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 202411
November 202416
October 202410
September 20248
August 202423

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 20246
September 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202523
February 202511
January 202513
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 202510
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Virginia Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. B273 (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
4. County Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Marston Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Highbury Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Kensington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Hillcote Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Maryland Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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