Crime Rate in South Norwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Norwood

The total recorded crimes in South Norwood, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Norwood crime rate of 2.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
South Norwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Eldon Park 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 July 2025 the South Norwood has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 11th 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.

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

South Norwood 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 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202518
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 202520
December 202419
November 202411
October 202413
September 202419
August 20242

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202524
May 20257
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 202517
December 202421
November 202424
October 202416
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202556
May 202554
April 202558
March 202557
February 202547
January 202542
December 202439
November 202454
October 202463
September 202451
August 202461

A total of 410 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202530
May 202545
April 202535
March 202527
February 202531
January 202533
December 202426
November 202431
October 202439
September 202429
August 202452

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20258
April 202513
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 202510
January 202514
December 202417
November 20244
October 202410
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 20251
April 202514
March 202519
February 202514
January 202511
December 202414
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 202513
December 20245
November 202415
October 202411
September 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations South Norwood in July 2025

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

1. Park Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Eldon Park (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Upper Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Armistice Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
7. Cumberlow Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holmesdale Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Wooderson Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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