Crime Rate in South Croydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Croydon

The total recorded crimes in South Croydon, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Croydon crime rate of 2.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (12.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
South Croydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temple Road with total crimes: 8
  • Harepit Close with total crimes: 5
  • Tirlemont Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the South Croydon has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Croydon)CrimesRank (South Croydon)CrimesRank (South Croydon)
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
Park Hill & Whitgift92 18874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood99 14802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East93 16662 171,163 15
Shirley North95 15554 18979 18
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

South Croydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 202416
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202547
March 202530
February 202528
January 202539
December 202434
November 202435
October 202443
September 202437
August 202427
May 20242

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 267 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202527
March 202531
February 202517
January 202532
December 202452
November 202440
October 202425
September 202415
August 20249
July 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20259
February 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
December 20247
October 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations South Croydon in May 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 behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Harepit Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs5
3. Tirlemont Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Campion Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Eden Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Junction Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
8. Bartlett Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Melville Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Birdhurst Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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