WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Broad Green, Croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Broad Green, localized within Croydon.

Total Crimes

313
trending_up +6.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

172.02per 1k
trending_up +0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

20,218

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences101
Anti-social Behaviour60
Vehicle Crime31
Shoplifting31
Drug Offences20
Other Theft14
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Public Order12
Robbery10
Burglary7
Theft from Person6
Weapons Possession4
Bicycle Theft2
Other Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Violence and sexual offences: 5Robbery: 2
18
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 14
14
On or near North End Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 5Burglary: 1
14
On or near Cobblestone Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 3Robbery: 1
13
On or near Beddington Farm Road Map
Shoplifting: 4Anti-social behaviour: 4Robbery: 1
9
On or near Wellington Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1
9
On or near Kidderminster Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Robbery: 1Other crime: 1
8
On or near Chatfield Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Burglary: 1
6
On or near Montague Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Possession of weapons: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Trafalgar Way Map
Shoplifting: 6
6

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Local Rank

#27safest in Croydon

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

99.85per 1k

Local Policing

Broad Green

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Violence

The Broad Green team will conduct regular patrols through a mixture of high visibility and plain clothes, targeting hotspots and known offenders. VAWG offences will be paid particular attention within our ward as discussed at the last ward panel.

Issued: 5 Mar 2026

Status Update

High visibility and plain clothes patrols have been conducted over the past few weeks in the affected area.
A VAWG engagement stall was also set up within the town centre footprint to offer advice and guidance on personal safety and reporting methods

Actioned: 5 Jun 2026

Met Engage

To increase the members of Met Engage (In order to reach a wider audience in the ward community).

Issued: 5 Mar 2026

Status Update

Broad Green SNT to conduct uniformed door knocks, street by street across Broad Green Ward to make residents aware of the platform and encourage sign ups.

Actioned: 27 Jun 2026

Shoplifting

Proactive work to reduce shoplifting

Issued: 27 Feb 2026

Status Update

Broad Green SNT to target reducing shoplifting offences across the ward

Actioned: 27 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN29

ASB Surgery

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schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Peppermint centre, Franklin Way Croydon

JUL1

ASB Surgery : Wed 1 July 16:30

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schedule

4:30 PM — 6:30 PM

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CR0 2RJ, London Road Croydon

JUL4

ASB Surgery

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schedule

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Handcroft Resource Centre, 19 Hood Close Croydon

JUL11

Crime Prevention Stall

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2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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IKEA Croydon, Purley Way Croydon

AUG5

ASB Surgery

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Peppermint centre, Franklin Way Croydon

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