WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Thornton Heath, Croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Thornton Heath, localized within Croydon.

Total Crimes

178
trending_up +2.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

100.79per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

17,998

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences58
Anti-social Behaviour27
Drug Offences15
Vehicle Crime14
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Other Theft11
Theft from Person8
Shoplifting8
Public Order7
Burglary4
Robbery4
Other Crime4
Weapons Possession3
Bicycle Theft2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near High Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Bicycle theft: 1Theft from the person: 1
8
On or near Stuart Road Map
Shoplifting: 7
7
On or near B266 Map
Drugs: 4Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1
6
On or near Beulah Crescent Map
Robbery: 1Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
6
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2Possession of weapons: 1
6
On or near Gilsland Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near Parchmore Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Speke Road Map
Vehicle crime: 3
3
On or near Garnet Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Pridham Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3

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Safety comparison within Croydon district.

Local Rank

#19safest in Croydon

National Safety

Top 17%Riskiest

City Average

99.85per 1k

Local Policing

Thornton Heath

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

VAWG (Violence Against Women & Girls)

Issued: 23 Feb 2026

Status Update

- Evening crime prevention safety walks,
- Streetsafe pavement stencils and local business safety zones, advertised for awareness,
- School talks for prevention and awareness.

Actioned: 23 Aug 2026

Motor Vehicle Crime

Issued: 23 Feb 2026

Status Update

- Hotspot patrols,
- Catalytic converter marking sessions,
- Disabled badge theft prevention awareness.

Actioned: 23 Aug 2026

Drug-related ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour)

Issued: 23 Feb 2026

Status Update

- Drug hotspot patrols,
- Proactive motor vehicle operations,
- Targeting drug offenders, i.e. warrants.

Actioned: 23 Aug 2026

Shoplifting

Issued: 23 Feb 2026

Status Update

- Building professional relationships with local businesses,
- Targeting local habitual offenders,
- Multi-agency operations and visibility for prevention.

Actioned: 23 Aug 2026

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