Crime Rate in Waddon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waddon

The total recorded crimes in Waddon, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 239 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waddon crime rate of 3.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
Waddon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Imperial Way with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Waddon has recorded 239 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waddon)CrimesRank (Waddon)CrimesRank (Waddon)
West Thornton523 23,280 15,208 1
Fairfield525 13,056 23,873 2
Broad Green354 32,134 33,671 3
Thornton Heath206 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood160 111,210 52,108 6
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

Waddon 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 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 202421
November 202417

A total of 558 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202568
May 202563
April 202544
March 202551
February 202549
January 202581
December 202477
November 202455

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202513
April 202513
March 202519
February 20259
January 20259
December 202413
November 20247

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202522
April 202521
March 202516
February 202515
January 202520
December 202413
November 202416

A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 51.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202560
May 202550
April 202543
March 202552
February 202565
January 202549
December 202435
November 202445

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202514
April 202512
March 202515
February 202514
January 202517
December 202421
November 202411

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
February 202521
January 202514
December 202415
November 20249

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202511
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 202413
November 202416

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242

A total of 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202525
April 202534
March 202546
February 202537
January 202532
December 202420
November 202453

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 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

High Crime Locations Waddon in July 2025

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

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Imperial Way (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Whitestone Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Williams Terrace (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Croydon Tramlink (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Roman Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
9. Connersville Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
10. Cabot Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2

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