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 May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selsdon Vale & Forestdale crime rate of 1.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bardolph Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Addington Village Interchange with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 28th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selsdon Vale & Forestdale)CrimesRank (Selsdon Vale & Forestdale)CrimesRank (Selsdon Vale & Forestdale)
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
Selhurst152 11977 111,832 8
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 & Forestdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Selsdon Vale & Forestdale in May 2025

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

1. Bardolph Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Addington Village Interchange (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Foxearth Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Markfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sundale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Selsdon Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mountwood Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Ferns Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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