Crime Rate in Old Coulsdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Coulsdon

The total recorded crimes in Old Coulsdon, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Coulsdon crime rate of 3.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Old Coulsdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ellis Close with total crimes: 4
  • Weston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hillside Road 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 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 May 2025 the Old Coulsdon has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 3.17 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Coulsdon)CrimesRank (Old Coulsdon)CrimesRank (Old Coulsdon)
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
Norbury Park42 26494 20972 19
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
Sanderstead46 25381 24528 28
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown40 27360 25607 26
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

Old Coulsdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Ellis Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Weston Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Hillside Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Southlands Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hadleigh Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Goodenough Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Coulsdon Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Placehouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Stoats Nest Village (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ashcroft Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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