Crime Rate in Shirley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley North

The total recorded crimes in Shirley North, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley North crime rate of 2.58 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 Shirley North, encompassing approximately 39,878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Shirley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Ritchie Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Shirley North?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Shirley North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 554 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shirley North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shirley North had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 979 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shirley North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Shirley North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shirley North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shirley North has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 17th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Shirley North crimes were 554. The crime rate of Shirley North in 2024 was 13.89 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirley North were around 979 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.55 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 18 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
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
Selsdon & Addington Village55 26445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown62 23360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59 24341 26532 27
Shirley South50 27324 27637 25

Shirley North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202522
January 202514
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 202418
August 202420
April 202412

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202516
January 202514
December 202423
November 202423
October 202428
September 202420
August 202421
April 202421

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
April 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
April 202412

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202526
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245
April 202422

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Shirley North in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Ritchie Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Shoreham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Mardell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
6. Ardingly Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodmere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. The Rosery (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Milford Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longheath Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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