Crime in Coulsdon Town: statistics, rates and trends
913 crimes were recorded in Coulsdon Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Coulsdon Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Coulsdon Town
- Types of crime in Coulsdon Town
- Coulsdon Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coulsdon Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coulsdon Town
- Demographics of Coulsdon Town
- Questions about crime in Coulsdon Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (265), anti-social behaviour (158) and shoplifting (130) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,412th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Coulsdon Town | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 913 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.6 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,915 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Coulsdon Town of any year here (913 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 913 | 65.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 845 | 60.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 789 | 56.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 702 | 50.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 746 | 53.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 823 | 59.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 868 | 62.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 753 | 54.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 703 | 50.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Coulsdon Town recorded notably more vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), robbery (27% above the national rate) and burglary (25% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (64% below) and public order (59% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 54 to 88 and burglary rose from 40 to 62, while criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 34 and other theft fell from 64 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 19.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 11.4 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 9.3 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +63% |
| Burglary | 62 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +55% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coulsdon Town; the highest is Fairfield, Croydon (314.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Sanderstead (36.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coulsdon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Coulsdon | 625 | 56.2 | -14% |
| Purley & Woodcote | 1,657 | 89.1 | +36% |
| Kenley | 556 | 45.6 | -30% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 613 | 60.2 | -8% |
| Sanderstead | 536 | 36.4 | -44% |
| South Croydon | 1,689 | 89.4 | +36% |
| Waddon | 2,392 | 124.4 | +90% |
| Fairfield | 5,539 | 314.2 | +379% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Coulsdon Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (158).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 158 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Malcolm Road | 39 |
| On or near Lion Green Road | 30 |
| On or near Station Approach Road | 27 |
| On or near Fourth Drive | 26 |
| On or near Dobles Close | 19 |
| On or near Eyhurst Place | 18 |
| On or near Hollymeoak Road | 17 |
| On or near Woodfield Close | 17 |
Of the 755 crimes in Coulsdon Town with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 158 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 48.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 27.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Coulsdon Town has an estimated population of 13,915 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coulsdon Town average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Coulsdon Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Coulsdon Town a safe place to live?
Coulsdon Town recorded 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,412th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Coulsdon Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Coulsdon Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coulsdon Town was up 8% on the year before: 913 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 845 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coulsdon Town?
About 13,915 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coulsdon Town?
Coulsdon Town 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.