Crime Rate in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale

The total recorded crimes in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selsdon Vale & Forestdale crime rate of 2.88 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 Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, encompassing approximately 18,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addington Village Interchange with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Benhurst Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Selsdon Vale & Forestdale?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Selsdon Vale & Forestdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 341 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Selsdon Vale & Forestdale had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 532 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Selsdon Vale & Forestdale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Selsdon Vale & Forestdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 27th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Selsdon Vale & Forestdale crimes were 341. The crime rate of Selsdon Vale & Forestdale in 2024 was 18.18 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale were around 532 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.37 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selsdon Vale & Forestdale)CrimesRank (Selsdon Vale & Forestdale)CrimesRank (Selsdon Vale & Forestdale)
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
Selhurst176 9977 111,832 8
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 & Forestdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510
January 20257
December 20249
November 202417
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 202512
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 20258
April 20259
March 202519
February 20256
January 202520
December 202417
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 202514
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Selsdon Vale & Forestdale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale postcode area is presented below.

1. Addington Village Interchange (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Benhurst Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Featherbed Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Foxearth Spur (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Sorrel Bank (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Courtwood Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Silverwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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