Crime in Addiscombe East: statistics, rates and trends
1,109 crimes were recorded in Addiscombe East in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Addiscombe East
- Questions about crime in Addiscombe East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (343), anti-social behaviour (244) and vehicle crime (95) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,427th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Addiscombe East | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,109 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.5 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,993 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Addiscombe East peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,275 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (976). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,109 | 92.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,191 | 99.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,275 | 106.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,108 | 92.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,188 | 99.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,106 | 92.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,139 | 95.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,090 | 90.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 976 | 81.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Addiscombe East recorded notably more burglary (69% above the national rate), vehicle crime (59% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (52% below) and shoplifting (22% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 56 to 72 and public order rose from 68 to 81, while criminal damage and arson fell from 72 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 343 | 28.6 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 20.3 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 7.9 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Public order | 81 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 6.6 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Burglary | 72 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Addiscombe East; the highest is Fairfield, Croydon (314.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Shirley South, Croydon (62.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Addiscombe East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe West | 1,600 | 92.9 | 0% |
| Woodside | 1,559 | 90.0 | -3% |
| Shirley North | 1,187 | 80.2 | -13% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | +50% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | +51% |
| South Norwood | 1,985 | 105.6 | +14% |
| Fairfield | 5,539 | 314.2 | +240% |
| Shirley South | 603 | 62.9 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Addiscombe East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pavement Square” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pavement Square | 99 |
| On or near Lower Addiscombe Road | 67 |
| On or near Nicholson Road | 67 |
| On or near Addiscombe Road | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Manning Gardens | 52 |
| On or near Stroud Green Way | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Academy Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Fernhurst Road | 35 |
Of the 865 crimes in Addiscombe East with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 244 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 338 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Addiscombe East has an estimated population of 11,993 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (32%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (41%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Addiscombe East average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Addiscombe East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Addiscombe East a safe place to live?
Addiscombe East recorded 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,427th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Addiscombe East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 343 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Addiscombe East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Addiscombe East was down 7% on the year before: 1,109 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,191 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Addiscombe East?
About 11,993 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Addiscombe East?
Addiscombe East is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.