Crime Rate in West Thornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Thornton

The total recorded crimes in West Thornton, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 481 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Thornton crime rate of 3.98 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 West Thornton, encompassing approximately 120,779 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (183) incidents (16.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (117) incidents (185.37% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (-42.59% decrease)
West Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 66
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 33
  • Mayday Road with total crimes: 30

How safe is West Thornton?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, West Thornton reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 3,280 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Thornton witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Thornton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 5,208 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Thornton witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Thornton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Thornton has recorded 481 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 1th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total West Thornton crimes were 3,280. The crime rate of West Thornton in 2024 was 27.16 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Thornton were around 5,208 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.12 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green289 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon236 41,714 42,252 4
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

West Thornton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (183 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (117 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 157 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (73 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 188 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (159 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (88 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (135 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (136 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (180 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (100 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202519
January 202528
December 202427
November 202427
October 202417
September 202416
August 202420
April 20249

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 343 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202554
January 202533
December 202434
November 202440
October 202436
September 202450
August 202436
April 202429

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 202514
December 202418
November 20246
October 202416
September 202413
August 20245
April 202422

A total of 1476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 164.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025183
February 2025157
January 2025168
December 2024188
November 2024170
October 2024159
September 2024135
August 2024136
April 2024180

A total of 701 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 77.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025117
February 202541
January 202573
December 202440
November 202475
October 202488
September 202485
August 202482
April 2024100

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202523
January 202526
December 202438
November 202442
October 202432
September 202437
August 20248
April 202422

A total of 321 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202538
January 202516
December 202452
November 202452
October 202437
September 202443
August 202415
April 202441

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20258
January 202514
December 20248
November 202413
October 202424
September 202415
August 20242
April 202426

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202540
December 202427
November 202427
October 202429
September 202429
August 202418

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202516
January 20252
December 20247
November 202419
October 20246
September 202416
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
September 20243

A total of 212 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202523
January 202526
December 202427
November 202426
October 202416
September 202422
August 202426
April 202438

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249

High Crime Locations West Thornton in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences39
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
2. Campbell Road (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime6
Other theft3
3. Mayday Road (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
4. London Road (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
Public order2
5. Frederick Gardens (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Other crime3
Public order3
Robbery3
6. Dunheved Road South (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Public order2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
9. Fiveacre Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Thornton Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3

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