Crime Rate in Selsdon & Addington Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selsdon & Addington Village

The total recorded crimes in Selsdon & Addington Village, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selsdon & Addington Village crime rate of 2.31 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 & Addington Village, encompassing approximately 23,828 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Selsdon & Addington Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Hollingsworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dulverton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Selsdon & Addington Village?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Selsdon & Addington Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 445 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Selsdon & Addington Village recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Selsdon & Addington Village had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 736 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Selsdon & Addington Village recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Selsdon & Addington Village Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Selsdon & Addington Village has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 ranking 26th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Selsdon & Addington Village crimes were 445. The crime rate of Selsdon & Addington Village in 2024 was 18.68 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selsdon & Addington Village were around 736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.89 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green289 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon236 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath161 71,039 92,220 5
South Norwood165 51,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor155 81,200 62,042 7
Purley & Woodcote161 61,088 81,786 9
Addiscombe West152 91,117 71,621 10
Selhurst139 10977 111,832 8
Woodside127 12984 101,560 11
Norbury & Pollards Hill128 11945 121,468 12
South Croydon124 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift118 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood115 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East107 16662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
Shirley North103 17554 18979 18
Norbury Park82 19494 20972 19
Kenley58 25538 19781 21
New Addington North68 21427 23806 20
Old Coulsdon72 20297 28638 24
Coulsdon Town62 22492 21748 22
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown62 23360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59 24341 26532 27
Shirley South50 27324 27637 25

Selsdon & Addington Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

In July 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 202517
December 202411
November 202415
October 202412
September 202415
August 202413
April 202416

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202513
January 202521
December 202412
November 202417
October 202410
September 202410
August 202415
April 202418

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
April 202410

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Selsdon & Addington Village in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hollingsworth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Dulverton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
4. Kerr Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edgecoombe (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Lomond Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ballards Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
8. Byron Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Littleheath Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Heather Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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