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 May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park Hill & Whitgift crime rate of 3.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (104.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Park Hill & Whitgift Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Road with total crimes: 23
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Park Hill & Whitgift has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 3.60 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park Hill & Whitgift)CrimesRank (Park Hill & Whitgift)CrimesRank (Park Hill & Whitgift)
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
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
Old Coulsdon49 24297 28638 24
Sanderstead46 25381 24528 28
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown40 27360 25607 26
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

Park Hill & Whitgift Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
July 20241

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202521
March 202530
February 202515
January 202517
December 202416
November 202426
October 202427
September 202425
August 202417

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202521
March 202534
February 202518
January 202532
December 202422
November 202435
October 202442
September 202433
August 202436
July 20245
May 202413

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
May 202410

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202515
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 202413

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
May 20243

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Park Hill & Whitgift in May 2025

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

1. College Road (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Hazledean Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Tidenham Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Barclay Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spindlewood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Park Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodstock Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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