WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, Croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, localized within Croydon.

Total Crimes

41
trending_up +2.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

47.45per 1k
trending_up +1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,010

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences14
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Anti-social Behaviour4
Other Theft4
Drug Offences3
Vehicle Crime2
Robbery1
Public Order1
Theft from Person1
Weapons Possession1
Other Crime1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Addington Village Interchange Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 1
5
On or near Markfield Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Kent Gate Way Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Lodge Lane Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Woodpecker Mount Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Peacock Gardens Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near The Warren Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Fairacres Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Bellfield Map
Theft from the person: 1
1

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Local Rank

#5safest in Croydon

City Average

99.85per 1k

Local Policing

Selsdon Vale and Forestdale

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Burglary offences still taking place although the numbers are down still from last year on the ward. We will endeavour to keep it that way with priority patrols in targeted areas. We will continue to visit every Victim of Crime where possible & give reassurance & Crime prevention advice.

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

Have conducted several different policing planned patrols targeting burglaries which has been very successful in reducing the crime

Actioned: 30 May 2026

Motor vehicle crimes have been highlighted for the area over the last quarter with a number of offences for theft of motor vehicle and theft from motor vehicle. This has understandably caused concern for residents on our Ward.

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols and plain clothes Q car operations are taking place across various shifts to produce effective results

Actioned: 30 May 2026

Tackling ASB which has been present in the ward and mainly involves groups of youths driving mopeds at speed

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

Mobile patrols both high visibility and plain clothes being conducted across a variety of shifts to remain vigilant and also visible for the community

Actioned: 30 May 2026

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CR2 8LA, Addington Road South Croydon

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