Crime in Fairfield, Croydon: statistics, rates and trends
5,568 crimes were recorded in Fairfield, Croydon in the 12 months to July 2026, 315.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fairfield, Croydon at a glance
- Crime trends in Fairfield, Croydon
- Types of crime in Fairfield, Croydon
- Fairfield, Croydon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fairfield, Croydon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fairfield, Croydon
- Population and deprivation in Fairfield, Croydon
- Questions about crime in Fairfield, Croydon
- About this data
5,568 crimes were recorded in Fairfield, Croydon in the 12 months to July 2026, 315.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 1,211 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fairfield, Croydon has the 55th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fairfield, Croydon | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,568 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 315.9 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,628 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fairfield, Croydon was highest in the year to July 2025 (5,578 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,475). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 5,568 | 315.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,578 | 316.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,383 | 305.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,937 | 223.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,740 | 212.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,475 | 197.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,799 | 215.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,960 | 224.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,891 | 220.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 537 |
| June 2026 | 477 |
| May 2026 | 461 |
| April 2026 | 550 |
| March 2026 | 507 |
| February 2026 | 402 |
| January 2026 | 403 |
| December 2025 | 377 |
| November 2025 | 454 |
| October 2025 | 424 |
| September 2025 | 502 |
| August 2025 | 474 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fairfield, Croydon 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+94%) and drugs (+39%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,211 | 68.7 | 2.01 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,139 | 64.6 | 4.21 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 1,020 | 57.9 | 6.98 | +19% |
| Drugs | 424 | 24.1 | 7.36 | +39% |
| Other theft | 345 | 19.6 | 3.06 | -10% |
| Public order | 334 | 18.9 | 2.85 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 221 | 12.5 | 2.55 | +22% |
| Burglary | 204 | 11.6 | 3.27 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 196 | 11.1 | 6.58 | -36% |
| Robbery | 168 | 9.5 | 7.06 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 9.0 | 1.32 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 60 | 3.4 | 3.51 | +94% |
| Bicycle theft | 47 | 2.7 | 3.24 | +18% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.3 | 1.10 | -23% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fairfield, Croydon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 1,211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (68.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fairfield, Croydon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 1,139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fairfield, Croydon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 1,020 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fairfield, Croydon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 424 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fairfield, Croydon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fairfield, Croydon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fairfield, Croydon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fairfield, Croydon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fairfield, Croydon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fairfield, Croydon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fairfield, Croydon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fairfield, Croydon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fairfield, Croydon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fairfield, Croydon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fairfield, Croydon recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fairfield, Croydon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fairfield, Croydon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairfield, Croydon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | -56% |
| Waddon | 2,411 | 125.3 | -60% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,636 | 95.0 | -70% |
| Broad Green | 3,895 | 177.5 | -44% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | -54% |
| South Croydon | 1,691 | 89.5 | -72% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,107 | 92.3 | -71% |
| West Thornton | 2,829 | 140.7 | -55% |
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 Fairfield, Croydon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 690 |
| On or near North End | 412 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 353 |
| On or near Dingwall Road | 335 |
| On or near Nightclub | 257 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 250 |
| On or near Fell Road | 206 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 165 |
| On or near Robert Street | 143 |
| On or near Park Street | 131 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fairfield, Croydon 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 | 1,959 | 35.2% |
| Not recorded | 1,139 | 20.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,023 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 630 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 260 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 208 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 178 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 86 | 1.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 32 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.2% |
Fairfield, Croydon has an estimated population of 17,628. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fairfield, Croydon sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fairfield, Croydon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.7% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 58.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.2% |
Is Fairfield, Croydon a safe place to live?
Fairfield, Croydon recorded 315.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Fairfield, Croydon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,139).
Is crime in Fairfield, Croydon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairfield, Croydon was almost unchanged on the year before: 5,568 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,578 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fairfield, Croydon?
Fairfield, Croydon 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 Fairfield, Croydon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.