Crime Rate in South Croydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Croydon

The total recorded crimes in South Croydon, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Croydon crime rate of 2.43 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 South Croydon, encompassing approximately 61,412 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
South Croydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temple Road with total crimes: 8
  • Eden Road with total crimes: 8
  • Muggeridge Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is South Croydon?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, South Croydon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 869 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Croydon witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, South Croydon had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,460 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, South Croydon witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Croydon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Croydon has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 12th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total South Croydon crimes were 869. The crime rate of South Croydon in 2024 was 14.15 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Croydon were around 1,460 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.77 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Croydon)CrimesRank (South Croydon)CrimesRank (South Croydon)
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
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
Shirley South61 26324 27637 25
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale54 27341 26532 27

South Croydon 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 202511
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202537
May 202553
April 202547
March 202530
February 202528
January 202539
December 202434
November 202435
October 202443
September 202437
August 202427

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202529
May 202525
April 202519
March 202518
February 202521
January 202523
December 202412
November 202420
October 202424
September 202430
August 202430

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20248
October 20241
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 288 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
May 202518
April 202527
March 202531
February 202517
January 202532
December 202452
November 202440
October 202425
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 20258
April 202512
March 202515
February 202517
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 202417
August 20243

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 202416
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
December 20247
October 20242

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20253
April 202510
March 20259
February 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

High Crime Locations South Croydon in July 2025

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

1. Temple Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Eden Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Muggeridge Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dornton Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Harepit Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Drovers Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bartlett Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Blenheim Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. St Augustine'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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