Crime Rate in Shirley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley North

The total recorded crimes in Shirley North, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley North crime rate of 2.38 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Shirley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • The Rosery with total crimes: 5
  • Longheath Gardens with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shirley North has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 2.38 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirley North)CrimesRank (Shirley North)CrimesRank (Shirley North)
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
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 & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

Shirley North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202523
February 202516
January 202514
December 202423
November 202423
October 202428
September 202420
August 202421

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202511
March 202520
February 202522
January 202514
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202511
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202521
March 202524
February 202526
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253

High Crime Locations Shirley North in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Rosery (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
3. Longheath Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sloane Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
6. Rusthall Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
7. Milford Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Mardell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Wilks Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Iris Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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