WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in selsdon vale & forestdale, croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for selsdon vale & forestdale, localized within croydon.

Total Crimes

40
trending_up +14.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

46.85per 1k
trending_up +0.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,010

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences8
Drug Offences7
Anti-social Behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Public Order3
Vehicle Crime3
Robbery2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Burglary2
Other Theft2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3Robbery: 1Other theft: 1
5
On or near Lodge Lane Map
Drugs: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Bellfield Map
Drugs: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Quail Gardens Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Robbery: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Suffield Close Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Featherbed Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Sorrel Bank Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Linton Glade Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Hollywoods Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within croydon district.

Local Rank

#2safest in croydon

City Average

99.98per 1k

Local Policing

Selsdon Vale and Forestdale

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Burglary offences still taking place although the numbers are down still from last year on the ward. We will endeavour to keep it that way with priority patrols in targeted areas. We will continue to visit every Victim of Crime where possible & give reassurance & Crime prevention advice.

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

Have conducted several different policing planned patrols targeting burglaries which has been very successful in reducing the crime

Actioned: 30 May 2026

Motor vehicle crimes have been highlighted for the area over the last quarter with a number of offences for theft of motor vehicle and theft from motor vehicle. This has understandably caused concern for residents on our Ward.

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols and plain clothes Q car operations are taking place across various shifts to produce effective results

Actioned: 30 May 2026

Tackling ASB which has been present in the ward and mainly involves groups of youths driving mopeds at speed

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

Mobile patrols both high visibility and plain clothes being conducted across a variety of shifts to remain vigilant and also visible for the community

Actioned: 30 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN9

Cuppa with a Coppa

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schedule

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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CR2 8LA, Addington Road South Croydon

JUL21

Cuppa with a Coppa

other
schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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CR2 8LA, Addington Road South Croydon

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