Crime Rate in South Norwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Norwood

The total recorded crimes in South Norwood, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Norwood crime rate of 2.13 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 Norwood, encompassing approximately 79,906 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
South Norwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Wooderson Close with total crimes: 8
  • Selhurst with total crimes: 6

How safe is South Norwood?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, South Norwood reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 1,210 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Norwood witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, South Norwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 2,108 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Norwood witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, South Norwood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

South Norwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Norwood has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 8th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total South Norwood crimes were 1,210. The crime rate of South Norwood in 2024 was 15.14 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Norwood were around 2,108 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.38 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Norwood)CrimesRank (South Norwood)CrimesRank (South Norwood)
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
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
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 Norwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202558
March 202557
February 202547
January 202542
December 202439
November 202454
October 202463
September 202451
August 202461
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202535
March 202527
February 202531
January 202533
December 202426
November 202431
October 202439
September 202429
August 202452

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 202520
December 202419
November 202411
October 202413
September 202419
August 20242

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 202517
December 202421
November 202424
October 202416
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 202510
January 202514
December 202417
November 20244
October 202410
September 202415
August 20249
May 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 202513
December 20245
November 202415
October 202411
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202514
March 202519
February 202514
January 202511
December 202414
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations South Norwood in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
2. Wooderson Close (Map)
Total8
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Selhurst (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Cumberlow Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nugent Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Dagnall Park (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Sunnycroft Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. A213 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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