Crime Rate in Thornton Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thornton Heath

The total recorded crimes in Thornton Heath, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thornton Heath crime rate of 1.79 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 Thornton Heath, encompassing approximately 90,067 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-3.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Thornton Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • B266 with total crimes: 7
  • Gilsland Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Thornton Heath?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Thornton Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 1,039 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thornton Heath witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thornton Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 2,220 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thornton Heath witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thornton Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thornton Heath has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 ranking 7th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Thornton Heath crimes were 1,039. The crime rate of Thornton Heath in 2024 was 11.54 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thornton Heath were around 2,220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.65 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green289 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon236 41,714 42,252 4
South Norwood165 51,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor155 81,200 62,042 7
Purley & Woodcote161 61,088 81,786 9
Addiscombe West152 91,117 71,621 10
Selhurst139 10977 111,832 8
Woodside127 12984 101,560 11
Norbury & Pollards Hill128 11945 121,468 12
South Croydon124 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift118 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood115 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East107 16662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
Shirley North103 17554 18979 18
Norbury Park82 19494 20972 19
Kenley58 25538 19781 21
New Addington North68 21427 23806 20
Old Coulsdon72 20297 28638 24
Coulsdon Town62 22492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village55 26445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown62 23360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59 24341 26532 27
Shirley South50 27324 27637 25

Thornton Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 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 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
April 202410

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202553
January 202559
December 202441
November 202462
October 202453
September 202457
August 202430
April 202447

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 20241
November 202411
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247
April 20247

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202513
January 202538
December 202422
November 202431
October 202430
September 202440
August 202429
April 202435

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 202414
August 20248
April 202414

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202513
January 202518
December 202426
November 202416
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247
April 202418

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246
April 20247

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Thornton Heath in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
2. B266 (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gilsland Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Mersham Place (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
5. Annsworthy Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Burlington Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Robbery1
7. Parchmore Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Buttonscroft Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Hallowell Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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