Crime Rate in West Thornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Thornton

The total recorded crimes in West Thornton, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 569 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Thornton crime rate of 4.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (212) incidents (49.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (130) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (55) incidents (71.88% increase)
West Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 102
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 39
  • Petrol Station 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 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 May 2025 the West Thornton has recorded 569 crimes with crime rate of 4.71 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Thornton)CrimesRank (West Thornton)CrimesRank (West Thornton)
Fairfield417 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green281 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon230 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath225 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood170 81,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor179 61,200 62,042 7
Addiscombe West165 91,117 71,621 10
Norbury & Pollards Hill172 7945 121,468 12
Selhurst152 11977 111,832 8
Purley & Woodcote160 101,088 81,786 9
Woodside144 12984 101,560 11
South Croydon125 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift92 18874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood99 14802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East93 16662 171,163 15
Shirley North95 15554 18979 18
New Addington South92 17689 161,127 16
Norbury Park42 26494 20972 19
Kenley74 19538 19781 21
New Addington North70 21427 23806 20
Coulsdon Town72 20492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village67 22445 22736 23
Shirley South58 23324 27637 25
Old Coulsdon49 24297 28638 24
Sanderstead46 25381 24528 28
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown40 27360 25607 26
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

West Thornton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 831 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

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

A total of 212 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 1650 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 165.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 367 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 285 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 366 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
September 20243

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations West Thornton in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total102
Violence and sexual offences66
Public order15
Other theft12
Burglary3
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
2. Campbell Road (Map)
Total39
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Robbery4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
4. London Road (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Burglary2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
5. Dunheved Road North (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
6. Dunheved Road South (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
7. Crossland Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime3
8. Thornton Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
9. Thornton Row (Map)
Total14
Robbery4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
10. Sharland Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

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