WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Waddon, Croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Waddon, localized within Croydon.

Total Crimes

212
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Annual Crime Rate

108.65per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

18,685

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour62
Violence & Sexual Offences50
Vehicle Crime20
Other Theft14
Public Order14
Shoplifting13
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Burglary9
Drug Offences8
Theft from Person4
Other Crime2
Robbery2
Bicycle Theft1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Imperial Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 3
19
On or near Nottingham Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Public order: 2
8
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Shoplifting: 2
6
On or near Mill Lane Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Williams Terrace Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
5
On or near Hospital Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 3Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Southbridge Place Map
Public order: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Connersville Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Propeller Crescent Map
Public order: 2Theft from the person: 1
3

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Local Rank

#21safest in Croydon

National Safety

Top 14%Riskiest

City Average

99.85per 1k

Local Policing

Waddon

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Burglary - To reduce residential and non-residential burglaries across the ward.

Issued: 5 Mar 2026

Status Update

To visit with victims of providing reassurance and crime prevention advice. Monitor patterns or trends of these incidents and implement intelligence lead policing.

Actioned: 5 Jun 2026

Theft from and of motor vehicles

Issued: 5 Mar 2026

Status Update

Intelligence led patrols to target offenders, and crime prevention advice to help reduce offences.

Actioned: 5 Jun 2026

Drug offences and associated anti social behaviour

Issued: 5 Mar 2026

Status Update

Increase hi-vis patrols in the local parks and open spaces.

Actioned: 5 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUL7

Cuppa with a Copper

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Wandle Park Cafe, Cornwall Road Croydon

JUL31

LFB - Open day event

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schedule

11:30 AM — 1:30 PM

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Croydon Fire Station, 90 Old Town Croydon

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