Crime Rate in Waddon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waddon

The total recorded crimes in Waddon, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waddon crime rate of 3.32 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (24.32% increase)
Waddon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Imperial Way 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Waddon has recorded 236 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 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.

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
Thornton Heath161 71,039 92,220 5
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

Waddon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 477 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202565
January 202549
December 202435
November 202445
October 202445
September 202442
August 202484
April 202460

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 202421
November 202417
October 202416
September 202412
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 202520
December 202413
November 202416
October 202421
September 202425
August 202411
April 202415

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202549
January 202581
December 202477
November 202455
October 202456
September 202445
August 202468
July 20242
April 202437

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20259
January 20259
December 202413
November 20247
October 202414
September 202410
August 202416
April 202411

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 202413
November 202416
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
April 20245

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 202517
December 202421
November 202411
October 202411
September 202419
August 20248
April 202415

A total of 459 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202537
January 202532
December 202420
November 202453
October 2024143
September 2024105
August 202413
April 202410

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Waddon in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Public order1
3. Imperial Way (Map)
Total13
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. The Waldrons (Map)
Total9
Burglary4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Whitestone Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Waddon (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery1
9. Roman Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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