WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in West Thornton, Croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Thornton, localized within Croydon.

Total Crimes

230
trending_down -8.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

122.46per 1k
trending_down -1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

18,768

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences74
Anti-social Behaviour50
Vehicle Crime24
Other Theft23
Burglary13
Public Order12
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Drug Offences8
Shoplifting7
Theft from Person6
Robbery4

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hospital Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8Vehicle crime: 5Public order: 4
20
On or near Campbell Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 9Drugs: 2Other theft: 2
15
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 3Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
12
On or near London Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 8Shoplifting: 2Drugs: 1
11
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 9
9
On or near Wingate Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 2
9
On or near Trafford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 1
5
On or near Headcorn Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Frederick Gardens Map
Vehicle crime: 2Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Mayday Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Croydon district.

Local Rank

#25safest in Croydon

National Safety

Top 9%Riskiest

City Average

99.85per 1k

Local Policing

West Thornton

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Local Priorities

VAWG (Violence Against Women & Girls).

Issued: 16 Jul 2026

Status Update

- Evening crime prevention safety walks
- Streetsafe pavement stencils and local business safety zones, advertised for awareness
- School talks for prevention and awareness.

Actioned: 16 Jul 2026

Motor Vehicle Crime

Issued: 16 Jul 2026

Status Update

- Victim care and prevention advice for blue badge thefts
- Unmarked patrolling targeting prolific areas
- Catalytic converter Met Trace marking roadshows
- Speed enforcement days
- Securing stolen vehicles
- ANPR (Automated Number Plate Recognition) operations.

Actioned: 16 Jul 2026

Drug-related ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour)

Issued: 16 Jul 2026

Status Update

- Proactive patrols of drug hotspots
- Identifying regular offenders
- Securing communal areas, vulnerable to ASB and environmental alterations to deter offenders
- Targeting wanted offenders for drug offences
- Knife arches at transport hubs
- Enforcing the PSPO

Actioned: 16 Jul 2026

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