Crime in Broad Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,895 crimes were recorded in Broad Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 177.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Broad Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Broad Green
- Types of crime in Broad Green
- Broad Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broad Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broad Green
- Population and deprivation in Broad Green
- Questions about crime in Broad Green
- About this data
3,895 crimes were recorded in Broad Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 177.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,074 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Broad Green has the 269th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broad Green | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,895 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 177.5 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 21,942 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broad Green was highest in the year to July 2024 (4,010 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,858). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 3,895 | 177.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,590 | 163.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,010 | 182.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,566 | 162.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,533 | 161.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,508 | 159.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,305 | 150.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,080 | 140.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,858 | 130.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 376 |
| June 2026 | 323 |
| May 2026 | 372 |
| April 2026 | 313 |
| March 2026 | 294 |
| February 2026 | 297 |
| January 2026 | 360 |
| December 2025 | 316 |
| November 2025 | 305 |
| October 2025 | 284 |
| September 2025 | 302 |
| August 2025 | 353 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broad Green 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+113%) and possession of weapons (+45%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-38%) and robbery (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,074 | 48.9 | 1.43 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 728 | 33.2 | 2.16 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 574 | 26.2 | 3.16 | +113% |
| Vehicle crime | 302 | 13.8 | 2.79 | -2% |
| Drugs | 279 | 12.7 | 3.89 | +36% |
| Public order | 207 | 9.4 | 1.42 | +5% |
| Other theft | 206 | 9.4 | 1.47 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 141 | 6.4 | 0.95 | -16% |
| Robbery | 110 | 5.0 | 3.71 | -29% |
| Burglary | 101 | 4.6 | 1.30 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 91 | 4.1 | 2.46 | -19% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 1.5 | 1.50 | +45% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.7 | 0.83 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Broad Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broad Green recorded 1,074 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broad Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broad Green recorded 728 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Broad Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broad Green recorded 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 113% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broad Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broad Green recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broad Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broad Green recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broad Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broad Green recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broad Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broad Green recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broad Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broad Green recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Broad Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broad Green recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broad Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broad Green recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Broad Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broad Green recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broad Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broad Green recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broad Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broad Green recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broad Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broad Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Broad Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broad Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broad Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton | 2,829 | 140.7 | -21% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | -19% |
| Fairfield | 5,568 | 315.9 | +78% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,534 | 85.7 | -52% |
| Waddon | 2,411 | 125.3 | -29% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,636 | 95.0 | -46% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | -21% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,959 | 108.0 | -39% |
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 Broad Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 381 |
| On or near North End | 276 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 176 |
| On or near Cobblestone Place | 139 |
| On or near Midhurst Avenue | 129 |
| On or near Beddington Farm Road | 124 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 111 |
| On or near Kidderminster Place | 110 |
| On or near Latham'S Way | 104 |
| On or near Cavendish Road | 98 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broad Green 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 | 1,301 | 33.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 787 | 20.2% |
| Not recorded | 728 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 480 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 182 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 166 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 116 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 1.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 26 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Broad Green has an estimated population of 21,942. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broad Green sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broad Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.7% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% |
| Private rented homes | 34.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% |
Is Broad Green a safe place to live?
Broad Green recorded 177.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Broad Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,074 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (728).
Is crime in Broad Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broad Green was up 8% on the year before: 3,895 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,590 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broad Green?
Broad Green 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 Broad Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.