Crime Rate in Thornton Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thornton Heath

The total recorded crimes in Thornton Heath, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 225 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thornton Heath crime rate of 2.50 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (73.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thornton Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • Parchmore Road with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Thornton Heath has recorded 225 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thornton Heath)CrimesRank (Thornton Heath)CrimesRank (Thornton Heath)
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
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
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

Thornton Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 20257
February 202510
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202527
March 202520
February 202513
January 202518
December 202426
November 202416
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202546
March 202551
February 202553
January 202559
December 202441
November 202462
October 202453
September 202457
August 202430

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 20241
November 202411
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202528
March 202527
February 202513
January 202538
December 202422
November 202431
October 202430
September 202440
August 202429

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202514
February 20256
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202512
February 202511
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

High Crime Locations Thornton Heath in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parchmore Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. High Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Burglary6
Drugs3
5. Mersham Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
6. Gillett Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
7. B266 (Map)
Total8
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Cotford Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Norfolk Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
10. Penrith Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1

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