Crime in Coulsdon Town: statistics, rates and trends
895 crimes were recorded in Coulsdon Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Coulsdon Town
- Questions about crime in Coulsdon Town
- About this data
895 crimes were recorded in Coulsdon Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 264 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Coulsdon Town has the 2,452nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coulsdon Town | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 895 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,915 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coulsdon Town was highest in the year to July 2026 (895 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (699). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 895 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 846 | 60.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 788 | 56.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 709 | 51.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 744 | 53.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 828 | 59.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 849 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 757 | 54.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 699 | 50.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coulsdon Town 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 robbery.
The largest increases were in burglary (+40%) and vehicle crime (+33%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-39%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 | 19.0 | 0.55 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 11.5 | 0.75 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 8.6 | 1.04 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 6.0 | 1.23 | +33% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +40% |
| Other theft | 51 | 3.7 | 0.57 | -26% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -39% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.4 | 0.73 | +14% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.28 | +26% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +86% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.7 | 0.43 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.30 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Coulsdon Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coulsdon Town recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 29.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coulsdon Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coulsdon Town recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coulsdon Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coulsdon Town recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coulsdon Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coulsdon Town recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coulsdon Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coulsdon Town recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coulsdon Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coulsdon Town recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coulsdon Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coulsdon Town recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coulsdon Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coulsdon Town recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coulsdon Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coulsdon Town recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Coulsdon Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coulsdon Town recorded 24 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 up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coulsdon Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coulsdon Town recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Coulsdon Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Coulsdon Town recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coulsdon Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coulsdon Town recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Coulsdon Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Coulsdon Town recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Coulsdon Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coulsdon Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coulsdon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Coulsdon | 626 | 56.3 | -13% |
| Purley & Woodcote | 1,668 | 89.6 | +39% |
| Kenley | 573 | 47.0 | -27% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 604 | 59.3 | -8% |
| Sanderstead | 530 | 36.0 | -44% |
| South Croydon | 1,691 | 89.5 | +39% |
| Waddon | 2,411 | 125.3 | +95% |
| Fairfield | 5,568 | 315.9 | +391% |
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 Coulsdon Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 151 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Malcolm Road | 33 |
| On or near Lion Green Road | 28 |
| On or near Station Approach Road | 26 |
| On or near Fourth Drive | 23 |
| On or near Dobles Close | 20 |
| On or near Eyhurst Place | 19 |
| On or near Woodfield Close | 19 |
| On or near Hollymeoak Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coulsdon Town 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 | 338 | 37.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 203 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 11.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Coulsdon Town has an estimated population of 13,915. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coulsdon Town sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coulsdon Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Coulsdon Town a safe place to live?
Coulsdon Town recorded 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Coulsdon Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Coulsdon Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coulsdon Town was up 6% on the year before: 895 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 846 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coulsdon Town?
Coulsdon Town 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 Coulsdon Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.