Crime Rate in Selhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selhurst

The total recorded crimes in Selhurst, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selhurst crime rate of 2.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Selhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 11
  • Union Road with total crimes: 11
  • St James'S 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 May 2025 the Selhurst has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 11th 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.

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

Selhurst 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 (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 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

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

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Union Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. St James'S Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. St James'S Park (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Ely Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Willis Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
7. St James'S Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Johnson Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Bedwell Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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