Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodside crime rate of 0.70 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farley Place with total crimes: 13
  • Doyle Road with total crimes: 11
  • Dundee Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Woodside has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 0.35 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)
West Thornton523 23,280 15,208 1
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
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

Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20257
April 202515
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202550
May 202547
April 202556
March 202541
February 202542
January 202539
December 202452
November 202461
October 202448
September 202437
August 202434

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202513
April 202518
March 202517
February 20255
January 202512
December 202418
November 202422
October 202413
September 202420
August 20243

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202546
May 202537
April 202552
March 202526
February 202532
January 202520
December 202425
November 202433
October 202437
September 202436
August 202436

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Woodside in July 2025

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

1. Farley Place (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Doyle Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Dundee Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cresswell Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Enmore Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Macclesfield Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. St Luke'S Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Towpath Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rees Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Vehicle crime1

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