Crime Rate in Park Hill & Whitgift: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park Hill & Whitgift

The total recorded crimes in Park Hill & Whitgift, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park Hill & Whitgift crime rate of 4.62 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 Park Hill & Whitgift, encompassing approximately 25,529 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
Park Hill & Whitgift Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23
  • College Road with total crimes: 21
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12

How safe is Park Hill & Whitgift?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Park Hill & Whitgift demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 874 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Park Hill & Whitgift witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Park Hill & Whitgift had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,125 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Park Hill & Whitgift recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Hill & Whitgift Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Park Hill & Whitgift has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 14th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Park Hill & Whitgift crimes were 874. The crime rate of Park Hill & Whitgift in 2024 was 34.24 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park Hill & Whitgift were around 1,125 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.07 (year) or 3.67 (month) ranking 17 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
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
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

Park Hill & Whitgift Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202515
January 202517
December 202416
November 202426
October 202427
September 202425
August 202417
April 202416

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202518
January 202532
December 202422
November 202435
October 202442
September 202433
August 202436
July 20245
May 202413
April 202423

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
May 202410
April 202421

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 202413
April 202422

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Park Hill & Whitgift in March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. College Road (Map)
Total21
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. East Croydon (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hazledean Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Waldegrove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Barclay Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Fairfield Path (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1

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