WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood, Croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood, localized within Croydon.

Total Crimes

116
trending_down -6.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

76.27per 1k
trending_up +1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

16,357

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour30
Violence & Sexual Offences28
Vehicle Crime12
Burglary9
Theft from Person8
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Drug Offences6
Other Theft4
Robbery4
Public Order3
Shoplifting3
Other Crime2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Haynes Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Essex Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Limekiln Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
4
On or near Church Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Supermarket Map
Robbery: 2Shoplifting: 2
4
On or near Gatestone Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Glenhurst Rise Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Paxton Mews Map
Theft from the person: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Sylvan Hill Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Paddock Gardens Map
Drugs: 1Theft from the person: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3

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Local Rank

#12safest in Croydon

City Average

99.85per 1k

Local Policing

Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood

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Local Priorities

VAWG (violence against women and girls) across the ward, in particular WESTOW PARK

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

To tackle all aspects VAWG, deterring and safeguarding and raising awareness. PMP/11988/26

Actioned: 19 Aug 2026

Theft offences across the ward

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

Targeted, intelligence-led patrols in both uniform and plain clothes, intelligence development, looking to deter and detect crime and prevent serious acquisitive crime.

Actioned: 19 Aug 2026

Dangerous traffic offences - including e-bikes and mopeds

Targeting dangerous traffic offences in & around SPA HILL & surrounding roads

Enforcing legislation surrounding the use of e-bikes and mopeds

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

Using hi visibility tactics and supported by officers from specialist teams, detecting & deterring traffic offences to drive down offences and improve public safety and confidence.

Actioned: 19 Aug 2026

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