Crime Rate in Old Coulsdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Coulsdon

The total recorded crimes in Old Coulsdon, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Coulsdon crime rate of 5.82 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (236.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Old Coulsdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birchfield Close with total crimes: 21
  • Coulsdon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Curling Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 July 2025 the Old Coulsdon has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 5.82 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Coulsdon)CrimesRank (Old Coulsdon)CrimesRank (Old Coulsdon)
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
Norbury & Pollards Hill188 7945 121,468 12
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
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

Old Coulsdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202518
April 202517
March 202527
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202420
October 202427
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202511
May 20258
April 202520
March 202520
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Old Coulsdon in July 2025

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

1. Birchfield Close (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs4
Public order2
2. Coulsdon Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Curling Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Coulsdon Rise (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stoats Nest Village (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
6. Chaldon Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ellis Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Lacey Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coulsdon Court Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Southlands Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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