Crime in Addiscombe West: statistics, rates and trends
1,636 crimes were recorded in Addiscombe West in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Addiscombe West at a glance
- Crime trends in Addiscombe West
- Types of crime in Addiscombe West
- Addiscombe West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Addiscombe West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Addiscombe West
- Population and deprivation in Addiscombe West
- Questions about crime in Addiscombe West
- About this data
1,636 crimes were recorded in Addiscombe West in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 485 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Addiscombe West has the 1,366th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Addiscombe West | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,636 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.0 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,221 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Addiscombe West was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,958 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,312). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 1,636 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,958 | 113.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,727 | 100.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,417 | 82.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,432 | 83.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,628 | 94.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,389 | 80.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,336 | 77.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,312 | 76.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 123 |
| April 2026 | 136 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 123 |
| January 2026 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 129 |
| November 2025 | 125 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 169 |
| August 2025 | 164 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Addiscombe West 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and other crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 485 | 28.2 | 0.82 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 375 | 21.8 | 1.42 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 151 | 8.8 | 1.06 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 129 | 7.5 | 1.52 | -20% |
| Other theft | 127 | 7.4 | 1.15 | -4% |
| Public order | 81 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.4 | 0.64 | -34% |
| Burglary | 66 | 3.8 | 1.08 | -22% |
| Drugs | 51 | 3.0 | 0.91 | -23% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.7 | 1.25 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.3 | 0.79 | +10% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -34% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +56% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.78 | +22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Addiscombe West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Addiscombe West recorded 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Addiscombe West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Addiscombe West recorded 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Addiscombe West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Addiscombe West recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Addiscombe West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Addiscombe West recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Addiscombe West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Addiscombe West recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Addiscombe West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Addiscombe West recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Addiscombe West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Addiscombe West recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Addiscombe West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Addiscombe West recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Addiscombe West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Addiscombe West recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Addiscombe West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Addiscombe West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Addiscombe West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Addiscombe West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Addiscombe West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Addiscombe West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Addiscombe West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Addiscombe West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Addiscombe West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Addiscombe West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Addiscombe West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Addiscombe West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Addiscombe West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe East | 1,107 | 92.3 | -3% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | +47% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | +52% |
| Fairfield | 5,568 | 315.9 | +232% |
| Woodside | 1,566 | 90.4 | -5% |
| Broad Green | 3,895 | 177.5 | +87% |
| South Norwood | 1,986 | 105.7 | +11% |
| Waddon | 2,411 | 125.3 | +32% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 175 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard Road | 91 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 88 |
| On or near Colson Road | 72 |
| On or near Oval Road | 57 |
| On or near Canning Road | 42 |
| On or near Leslie Grove Place | 33 |
| On or near Park Hill Rise | 33 |
| On or near Clyde Road | 32 |
| On or near Turnpike Link | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Addiscombe West 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 | 542 | 33.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 375 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Addiscombe West has an estimated population of 17,221. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Addiscombe West sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Addiscombe West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Addiscombe West a safe place to live?
Addiscombe West recorded 95.0 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (375).
Is crime in Addiscombe West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Addiscombe West was down 16% on the year before: 1,636 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,958 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Addiscombe West?
Addiscombe West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.