Crime Rate in Shirley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirley South

The total recorded crimes in Shirley South, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirley South crime rate of 0.97 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 South, encompassing approximately 63,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Shirley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Oak Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Larch Tree Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shirley South?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Shirley South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 324 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shirley South recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Shirley South had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 637 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shirley South recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shirley South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shirley South has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 26th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Shirley South crimes were 324. The crime rate of Shirley South in 2024 was 21.14 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirley South were around 637 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.01 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirley South)CrimesRank (Shirley South)CrimesRank (Shirley South)
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
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale54 27341 26532 27

Shirley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour 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 (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft 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 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202515
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202517
April 20257
March 202523
February 202512
January 202518
December 202411
November 202416
October 202429
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
October 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

High Crime Locations Shirley South in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Oak Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Larch Tree Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. West Way Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Jasmine Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Vale (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Border Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Bracken Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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