WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Park Hill & Whitgift, Croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Park Hill & Whitgift, localized within Croydon.

Total Crimes

113
trending_up +5.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

127.01per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

5,785

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences37
Anti-social Behaviour30
Other Theft11
Vehicle Crime7
Drug Offences6
Public Order6
Theft from Person5
Burglary3
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Weapons Possession1
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near College Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Violence and sexual offences: 6Other theft: 5
28
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Other theft: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
16
On or near Police Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Drugs: 1Public order: 1
9
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Public order: 1
6
On or near Barclay Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Woodstock Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Addiscombe Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Park Lane Map
Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near East Croydon Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Friends' Road Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
2

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Local Rank

#26safest in Croydon

National Safety

Top 8%Riskiest

City Average

99.85per 1k

Local Policing

South Croydon

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Local Priorities

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): Tackling drug taking, squatting, begging and ASB in public spaces.

Issued: 17 Feb 2026

Speeding and Vehicle offences - Our residents have told us that speeding is a problem within the side streets of the ward what run off the main roads.

Issued: 17 Feb 2026

Burglary

Residential and commercial burglaries have a significant impact on victims and the wider community, causing emotional distress, financial loss, and a sense of insecurity. Recent incidents and community feedback indicate burglary remains a concern in the ward.

Issued: 17 Feb 2026

Status Update

Conduct regular high-visibility patrols in burglary hotspot areas, especially during peak times (e.g. evenings and early mornings).

Work with local residents and Neighbourhood Watch groups to promote crime prevention advice, including securing homes, installing CCTV, and reporting suspicious activity.

Deliver burglary prevention leaflets and host pop-up crime prevention stalls at community hubs.

Identify and monitor known offenders and work with partners to disrupt criminal activity.

Collaborate with local housing associations and council teams to improve environmental design and security in vulnerable areas.

Actioned: 30 Jan 2026

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