Crime Rate in West Thornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Thornton

The total recorded crimes in West Thornton, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 523 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Thornton crime rate of 4.33 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (171) incidents (-19.72% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (110) incidents (30.95% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)
West Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 48
  • Hospital with total crimes: 30
  • Frederick Gardens with total crimes: 24

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 July 2025 the West Thornton has recorded 523 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Thornton)CrimesRank (West Thornton)CrimesRank (West Thornton)
Fairfield525 13,056 23,873 2
Broad Green354 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon239 41,714 42,252 4
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

West Thornton 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 171 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 110 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (213 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (212 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (130 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (142 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (100 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1025 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 202584
May 2025130
April 2025100
March 2025117
February 202541
January 202573
December 202440
November 202475
October 202488
September 202485
August 202482

A total of 278 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202519
May 20251
April 202518
March 202522
February 202513
January 202540
December 202427
November 202427
October 202429
September 202429
August 202418

A total of 305 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202528
May 202530
April 202530
March 202530
February 202519
January 202528
December 202427
November 202427
October 202417
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 436 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202532
May 202555
April 202532
March 202527
February 202538
January 202516
December 202452
November 202452
October 202437
September 202443
August 202415

A total of 2034 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025171
June 2025213
May 2025212
April 2025142
March 2025183
February 2025157
January 2025168
December 2024188
November 2024170
October 2024159
September 2024135
August 2024136

A total of 450 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202550
May 202528
April 202524
March 202531
February 202554
January 202533
December 202434
November 202440
October 202436
September 202450
August 202436

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
May 20254
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 344 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202522
May 202533
April 202527
March 202519
February 202523
January 202526
December 202438
November 202442
October 202432
September 202437
August 20248

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
May 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
September 20243

A total of 103 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 202516
January 20252
December 20247
November 202419
October 20246
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 266 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
May 202524
April 202514
March 20258
February 202523
January 202526
December 202427
November 202426
October 202416
September 202422
August 202426

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202525
April 20258
March 202518
February 20258
January 202514
December 20248
November 202413
October 202424
September 202415
August 20242

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202512
May 202510
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255
January 202514
December 202418
November 20246
October 202416
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20259
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
September 20244
August 20243

High Crime Locations West Thornton in July 2025

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

1. London Road (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Drugs2
Other theft2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
3. Frederick Gardens (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
4. Dunheved Road South (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
5. Crossland Road (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
6. Willett Road (Map)
Total24
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
7. Dunheved Road North (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft6
Drugs3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
9. Campbell Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs3
Other crime3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Stanley Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3

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