Crime in Broad Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,900 crimes were recorded in Broad Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 177.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Broad Green
- Questions about crime in Broad Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,039), anti-social behaviour (736) and shoplifting (648) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 271st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Broad Green | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,900 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 177.7 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 21,942 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broad Green peaked in the year to August 2024 (4,039 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,839). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,900 | 177.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,585 | 163.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,039 | 184.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,546 | 161.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,563 | 162.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,475 | 158.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,398 | 154.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,078 | 140.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,839 | 129.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 358 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Broad Green recorded notably more drugs (3.8 times the national rate), robbery (3.7 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.5 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 256 to 648 and drugs rose from 218 to 271, while theft from the person fell from 120 to 83 and robbery fell from 151 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,039 | 47.4 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 736 | 33.5 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 648 | 29.5 | 8.5 | +153% |
| Vehicle crime | 298 | 13.6 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Drugs | 271 | 12.4 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Public order | 209 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 203 | 9.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 125 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Robbery | 112 | 5.1 | 1.4 | -26% |
| Burglary | 99 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 3.8 | 1.7 | -31% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.4 | 1.0 | +15% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Broad Green; the highest is Fairfield, Croydon (314.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bensham Manor (83.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broad Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton | 2,809 | 139.7 | -21% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | -21% |
| Fairfield | 5,539 | 314.2 | +77% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,492 | 83.3 | -53% |
| Waddon | 2,392 | 124.4 | -30% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,600 | 92.9 | -48% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | -22% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,954 | 107.7 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Broad Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (440).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 440 |
| On or near North End | 272 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 171 |
| On or near Cobblestone Place | 139 |
| On or near Midhurst Avenue | 125 |
| On or near Beddington Farm Road | 121 |
| On or near Kidderminster Place | 110 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 109 |
| On or near Latham'S Way | 107 |
| On or near Chatfield Road | 99 |
Of the 3,164 crimes in Broad Green with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 736 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,282 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 767 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 497 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 187 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 170 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 113 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 27 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Broad Green has an estimated population of 21,942 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (44%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (34%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broad Green average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Broad Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Broad Green a safe place to live?
Broad Green recorded 177.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 271st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Broad Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,039 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (736).
Is crime in Broad Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broad Green was up 9% on the year before: 3,900 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,585 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broad Green?
About 21,942 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broad Green?
Broad Green 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.