WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Shirley South Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Shirley South, localized within Croydon.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

0.68per 1k

Total Population

63,069

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences17

Criminal Damage & Arson7

Anti-social Behaviour6

Vehicle Crime5

Burglary3

Public Order2

Other Theft2

Theft from Person1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Oak Gardens Map	Criminal damage and arson: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1	8
On or near West Way Gardens Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Greenway Gardens Map	Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1	2
On or near Jackson'S Way Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Red Oak Close Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Larch Tree Way Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Pleasant Grove Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near Girton Gardens Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near South Way Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1