Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodside crime rate of 0.60 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 Woodside, encompassing approximately 211,768 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farley Place with total crimes: 9
  • Notson Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Woodside?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Woodside reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 984 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodside witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Woodside had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 1,560 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Woodside witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Woodside has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 12th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Woodside crimes were 984. The crime rate of Woodside in 2024 was 5.28 (year) or 0.44 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodside were around 1,560 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.72 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 11 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
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
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

Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202542
January 202539
December 202452
November 202461
October 202448
September 202437
August 202434
July 20241
April 202445

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20255
January 202512
December 202418
November 202422
October 202413
September 202420
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202532
January 202520
December 202425
November 202433
October 202437
September 202436
August 202436
April 202428

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 20247
April 20247

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248
April 20243

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
April 20244

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
April 202417

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations Woodside in March 2025

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

1. Farley Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Notson Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Norwood Junction (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Drugs1
5. Sidney Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Macclesfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Howard Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Doyle Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
10. Portland Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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