Crime in Addiscombe West: statistics, rates and trends
1,600 crimes were recorded in Addiscombe West in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Addiscombe West
- Questions about crime in Addiscombe West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (499), anti-social behaviour (372) and other theft (133) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,416th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Addiscombe West | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,600 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.9 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,221 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Addiscombe West peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,915 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,269). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,600 | 92.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,915 | 111.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,797 | 104.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,465 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,395 | 81.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,626 | 94.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,432 | 83.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,269 | 73.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,365 | 79.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Addiscombe West recorded notably more vehicle crime (46% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (41% above the national rate), and notably less other crime (45% below) and criminal damage and arson (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 253 to 117 and criminal damage and arson fell from 114 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 499 | 29.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 372 | 21.6 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Other theft | 133 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 7.3 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 6.8 | 8.5 | -54% |
| Public order | 76 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Burglary | 68 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.2 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Addiscombe West; the highest is Fairfield, Croydon (314.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodside, Croydon (90.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Addiscombe West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe East | 1,109 | 92.5 | 0% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | +49% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | +50% |
| Fairfield | 5,539 | 314.2 | +238% |
| Woodside | 1,559 | 90.0 | -3% |
| Broad Green | 3,900 | 177.7 | +91% |
| South Norwood | 1,985 | 105.6 | +14% |
| Waddon | 2,392 | 124.4 | +34% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Addiscombe West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard Road | 95 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 84 |
| On or near Colson Road | 69 |
| On or near Oval Road | 56 |
| On or near Canning Road | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Clyde Road | 34 |
| On or near Turnpike Link | 34 |
| On or near Leslie Park Road | 33 |
Of the 1,228 crimes in Addiscombe West with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 372 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 530 | 43.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 372 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Addiscombe West has an estimated population of 17,221 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more households without a car (45%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Addiscombe West average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Addiscombe West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Addiscombe West a safe place to live?
Addiscombe West recorded 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,416th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Addiscombe West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 499 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (372).
Is crime in Addiscombe West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Addiscombe West was down 16% on the year before: 1,600 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,915 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Addiscombe West?
About 17,221 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Addiscombe West?
Addiscombe West 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.