Crime in Fairfield, Croydon: statistics, rates and trends
5,539 crimes were recorded in Fairfield, Croydon in the 12 months to August 2026, 314.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Fairfield, Croydon
- Questions about crime in Fairfield, Croydon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,197), anti-social behaviour (1,105) and shoplifting (1,058) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 57th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Fairfield, Croydon | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,539 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 314.2 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,628 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fairfield, Croydon peaked in the year to August 2025 (5,542 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,403). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,539 | 314.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,542 | 314.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,380 | 305.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,157 | 235.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,728 | 211.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,403 | 193.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,801 | 215.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,049 | 229.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,816 | 216.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 445 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fairfield, Croydon recorded notably more shoplifting (7.1 times the national rate), drugs (7.0 times the national rate) and robbery (6.7 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 33 to 60 and shoplifting rose from 814 to 1,058, while theft from the person fell from 303 to 195 and criminal damage and arson fell from 216 to 146.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,197 | 67.9 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,105 | 62.7 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 1,058 | 60.0 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Drugs | 403 | 22.9 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Other theft | 357 | 20.3 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 334 | 18.9 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 224 | 12.7 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Burglary | 212 | 12.0 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 195 | 11.1 | 1.7 | -36% |
| Robbery | 160 | 9.1 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 60 | 3.4 | 1.0 | +82% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 2.6 | 0.8 | +5% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -2% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Fairfield, Croydon has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairfield, Croydon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | -56% |
| Waddon | 2,392 | 124.4 | -60% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,600 | 92.9 | -70% |
| Broad Green | 3,900 | 177.7 | -43% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | -56% |
| South Croydon | 1,689 | 89.4 | -72% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,109 | 92.5 | -71% |
| West Thornton | 2,809 | 139.7 | -56% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Fairfield, Croydon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (703).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 703 |
| On or near North End | 419 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 348 |
| On or near Dingwall Road | 340 |
| On or near Nightclub | 255 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 249 |
| On or near Fell Road | 205 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 184 |
| On or near Robert Street | 141 |
| On or near Park Street | 126 |
Of the 4,434 crimes in Fairfield, Croydon with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,982 | 44.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,006 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 596 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 255 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 247 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 164 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 98 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 32 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Fairfield, Croydon has an estimated population of 17,628 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (58%, against 20%), more households without a car (66%, against 23%) and a younger population (3.2%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fairfield, Croydon average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fairfield, Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 65.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 58.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fairfield, Croydon a safe place to live?
Fairfield, Croydon recorded 314.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 57th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Fairfield, Croydon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,197 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,105).
Is crime in Fairfield, Croydon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairfield, Croydon was almost unchanged on the year before: 5,539 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,542 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fairfield, Croydon?
About 17,628 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fairfield, Croydon?
Fairfield, Croydon 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.