Crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley: statistics, rates and trends
1,642 crimes were recorded in Crystal Palace & Anerley in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley at a glance
- Crime trends in Crystal Palace & Anerley
- Types of crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley
- Crystal Palace & Anerley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crystal Palace & Anerley
- Demographics of Crystal Palace & Anerley
- Questions about crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (456), anti-social behaviour (419) and vehicle crime (116) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 604th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Crystal Palace & Anerley | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,642 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.1 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,150 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,905 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,177). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,642 | 135.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,755 | 144.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,690 | 139.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,459 | 120.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,624 | 133.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,647 | 135.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,905 | 156.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,366 | 112.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,177 | 96.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 155 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 155 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crystal Palace & Anerley recorded notably more theft from the person (3.6 times the national rate), robbery (3.4 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (39% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 44 to 74 and public order rose from 73 to 104, while shoplifting fell from 277 to 63 and criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 456 | 37.5 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 419 | 34.5 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 9.5 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Public order | 104 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Other theft | 103 | 8.5 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Drugs | 76 | 6.3 | 3.3 | +13% |
| Theft from the person | 74 | 6.1 | 1.7 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 5.2 | 8.5 | -77% |
| Robbery | 56 | 4.6 | 1.4 | +8% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crystal Palace & Anerley; the highest is Bromley Town (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Wickham (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crystal Palace & Anerley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge & Cator | 2,624 | 129.8 | -4% |
| Clock House | 864 | 51.9 | -62% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,508 | 89.3 | -34% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,717 | 107.2 | -21% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 937 | 59.6 | -56% |
| West Wickham | 771 | 51.1 | -62% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | -37% |
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Crystal Palace & Anerley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Derwent Road” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Derwent Road | 70 |
| On or near Ledrington Road | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 56 |
| On or near Westow Hill | 55 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Worcester Close | 53 |
| On or near Crystal Palace Bus Station | 52 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 49 |
| On or near Beverley Road | 45 |
Of the 1,223 crimes in Crystal Palace & Anerley with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 419 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 524 | 42.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 358 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Crystal Palace & Anerley has an estimated population of 12,150 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (49%, against 23%), more social housing (29%, against 17%) and more private renting (32%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crystal Palace & Anerley average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Crystal Palace & Anerley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crystal Palace & Anerley a safe place to live?
Crystal Palace & Anerley recorded 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 604th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 456 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (419).
Is crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley was down 6% on the year before: 1,642 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,755 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crystal Palace & Anerley?
About 12,150 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crystal Palace & Anerley?
Crystal Palace & Anerley 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.