Crime in Addiscombe East: statistics, rates and trends
1,107 crimes were recorded in Addiscombe East in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Addiscombe East at a glance
- Crime trends in Addiscombe East
- Types of crime in Addiscombe East
- Addiscombe East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Addiscombe East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Addiscombe East
- Population and deprivation in Addiscombe East
- Questions about crime in Addiscombe East
- About this data
1,107 crimes were recorded in Addiscombe East in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 350 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Addiscombe East has the 1,428th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Addiscombe East | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,107 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.3 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,993 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Addiscombe East was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,288 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (967). Over the whole period it rose 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,107 | 92.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,159 | 96.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,288 | 107.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,122 | 93.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,192 | 99.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,090 | 90.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,142 | 95.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,090 | 90.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 967 | 80.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Addiscombe East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in public order (+30%) and burglary (+23%). The largest falls were in robbery (-42%) and shoplifting (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 29.2 | 0.85 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 246 | 20.5 | 1.34 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 7.4 | 1.51 | -9% |
| Public order | 82 | 6.8 | 1.03 | +30% |
| Burglary | 69 | 5.8 | 1.63 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 5.4 | 0.65 | -32% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -31% |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.3 | 0.99 | +3% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.17 | -42% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.0 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.69 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +400% |
Violence and sexual offences in Addiscombe East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Addiscombe East recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Addiscombe East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Addiscombe East recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Addiscombe East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Addiscombe East recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Addiscombe East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Addiscombe East recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Addiscombe East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Addiscombe East recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Addiscombe East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Addiscombe East recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Addiscombe East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Addiscombe East recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Addiscombe East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Addiscombe East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Addiscombe East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Addiscombe East recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Addiscombe East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Addiscombe East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Addiscombe East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Addiscombe East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Addiscombe East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Addiscombe East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Addiscombe East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Addiscombe East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Addiscombe East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Addiscombe East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Addiscombe East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Addiscombe East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Addiscombe East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe West | 1,636 | 95.0 | +3% |
| Woodside | 1,566 | 90.4 | -2% |
| Shirley North | 1,241 | 83.8 | -9% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | +52% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | +56% |
| South Norwood | 1,986 | 105.7 | +14% |
| Fairfield | 5,568 | 315.9 | +242% |
| Shirley South | 607 | 63.3 | -31% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Addiscombe East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pavement Square | 90 |
| On or near Lower Addiscombe Road | 70 |
| On or near Nicholson Road | 68 |
| On or near Addiscombe Road | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Manning Gardens | 50 |
| On or near Stroud Green Way | 48 |
| On or near Academy Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Fernhurst Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Addiscombe East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 327 | 29.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 246 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Addiscombe East has an estimated population of 11,993. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Addiscombe East sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Addiscombe East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Addiscombe East a safe place to live?
Addiscombe East recorded 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Addiscombe East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (246).
Is crime in Addiscombe East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Addiscombe East was down 4% on the year before: 1,107 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,159 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Addiscombe East?
Addiscombe East is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Addiscombe East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.