Crime Rate in Selhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selhurst

The total recorded crimes in Selhurst, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selhurst crime rate of 3.40 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 Selhurst, encompassing approximately 51,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (21.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-17.95% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
Selhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Ely Road with total crimes: 9
  • Tugela Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Selhurst?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Selhurst reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 977 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Selhurst witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Selhurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,832 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Selhurst witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Selhurst has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Selhurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Selhurst has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 9th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Selhurst crimes were 977. The crime rate of Selhurst in 2024 was 18.88 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selhurst were around 1,832 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.39 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selhurst)CrimesRank (Selhurst)CrimesRank (Selhurst)
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
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
Old Coulsdon90 21297 28638 24
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

Selhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 544 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202551
May 202543
April 202541
March 202564
February 202534
January 202552
December 202431
November 202443
October 202435
September 202438
August 202450

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202539
May 202537
April 202539
March 202519
February 202516
January 202517
December 202419
November 202437
October 202431
September 202429
August 202448

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202510
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202416
November 202412
October 202418
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 202512
April 202512
March 20257
February 202511
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20255
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 202417
October 202415
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202518
April 202514
March 202512
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Selhurst in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
2. Ely Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Tugela Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Devonshire Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Tavistock Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bedwell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Grenaby Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Cromwell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2

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