Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodside crime rate of 0.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-16.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-28.85% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farley Place with total crimes: 11
  • Doyle Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Woodside has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 0.91 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)
West Thornton569 13,280 15,208 1
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
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

Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202552
March 202526
February 202532
January 202520
December 202425
November 202433
October 202437
September 202436
August 202436

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202556
March 202541
February 202542
January 202539
December 202452
November 202461
October 202448
September 202437
August 202434
July 20241

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 202517
February 20255
January 202512
December 202418
November 202422
October 202413
September 202420
August 20243

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241

High Crime Locations Woodside in May 2025

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

1. Farley Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour11
2. Doyle Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Belmont Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rees Gardens (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Portland Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oakley Road (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Towpath Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Macclesfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grasmere Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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