Crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,368 crimes were recorded in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
- Types of crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
- Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
- Population and deprivation in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
- Questions about crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
- About this data
1,368 crimes were recorded in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 417 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood has the 1,851st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,368 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.1 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,089 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,651 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,287). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,368 | 80.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,371 | 80.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,347 | 78.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,287 | 75.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,369 | 80.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,599 | 93.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,651 | 96.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,327 | 77.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,311 | 76.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 130 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 123 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
| August 2025 | 110 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood 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 vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+82%) and burglary (+11%). The largest falls were in other theft (-27%) and other crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 417 | 24.4 | 0.71 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 310 | 18.1 | 1.18 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 8.4 | 1.70 | -9% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.3 | 0.79 | +7% |
| Other theft | 72 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -27% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.2 | 1.17 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +82% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.6 | 0.79 | -21% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.1 | 1.56 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.6 | 0.97 | +87% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +86% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park | 604 | 64.2 | -20% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,959 | 108.0 | +35% |
| South Norwood | 1,986 | 105.7 | +32% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,534 | 85.7 | +7% |
| Norbury & Pollards Hill | 1,495 | 106.2 | +33% |
| Woodside | 1,566 | 90.4 | +13% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | +80% |
| West Thornton | 2,829 | 140.7 | +76% |
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 Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gatestone Road | 62 |
| On or near Church Road | 61 |
| On or near College Green | 51 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Haynes Lane | 44 |
| On or near St Aubyn'S Road | 37 |
| On or near Essex Mews | 32 |
| On or near Bramble Close | 27 |
| On or near Sylvan Hill | 27 |
| On or near Paxton Mews | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood 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 | 458 | 33.5% |
| Not recorded | 310 | 22.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 305 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood has an estimated population of 17,089. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood a safe place to live?
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood recorded 80.1 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 Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (310).
Is crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,368 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,371 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood?
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood 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 Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.