Crime Rate in Waddon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waddon

The total recorded crimes in Waddon, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 230 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waddon crime rate of 3.24 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 Waddon, encompassing approximately 71,027 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (43.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
Waddon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Imperial Way with total crimes: 16
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

How safe is Waddon?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Waddon reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 1,714 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waddon witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Waddon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 2,252 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waddon witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waddon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Waddon has recorded 230 crimes with crime rate of 3.24 ranking 4th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Waddon crimes were 1,714. The crime rate of Waddon in 2024 was 24.13 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waddon were around 2,252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.71 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waddon)CrimesRank (Waddon)CrimesRank (Waddon)
West Thornton569 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield417 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green281 32,134 33,671 3
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
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

Waddon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (143 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (84 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (68 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202543
March 202552
February 202565
January 202549
December 202435
November 202445
October 202445
September 202442
August 202484

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 202413
November 202416
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 591 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202544
March 202551
February 202549
January 202581
December 202477
November 202455
October 202456
September 202445
August 202468
July 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202519
February 20259
January 20259
December 202413
November 20247
October 202414
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 180 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202516
February 202515
January 202520
December 202413
November 202416
October 202421
September 202425
August 202411

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
February 202521
January 202514
December 202415
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202514
January 202517
December 202421
November 202411
October 202411
September 202419
August 20248

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
May 20242

A total of 508 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202534
March 202546
February 202537
January 202532
December 202420
November 202453
October 2024143
September 2024105
August 202413

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 202421
November 202417
October 202416
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20243

High Crime Locations Waddon in May 2025

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

1. Imperial Way (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
6. Williams Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. The Waldrons (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Croydon Tramlink (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Eland Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Ridgeway (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1

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