Crime Rate in Old Coulsdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Coulsdon

The total recorded crimes in Old Coulsdon, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Coulsdon crime rate of 4.65 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 Old Coulsdon, encompassing approximately 15,475 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (566.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Old Coulsdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weston Close with total crimes: 11
  • Byron Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Ellis Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Old Coulsdon?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Old Coulsdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 297 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Old Coulsdon recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Old Coulsdon had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 638 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Old Coulsdon recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Coulsdon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Old Coulsdon has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 20th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Old Coulsdon crimes were 297. The crime rate of Old Coulsdon in 2024 was 19.19 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Coulsdon were around 638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.23 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 24 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
Norbury Park82 19494 20972 19
Kenley58 25538 19781 21
New Addington North68 21427 23806 20
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

Old Coulsdon 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202420
October 202427
September 202416
August 202415
April 20248

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 202414
April 20248

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
April 20245

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Old Coulsdon in March 2025

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

1. Weston Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Byron Avenue (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ellis Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Coulsdon Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
5. Lacey Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Ullswater Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
7. Southlands Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lacy Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Goodenough Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thorncroft Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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