Crime in Kenley: statistics, rates and trends
573 crimes were recorded in Kenley in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
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573 crimes were recorded in Kenley in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kenley has the 3,149th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kenley | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 573 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.0 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,190 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kenley was highest in the year to July 2021 (669 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (444). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 573 | 47.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 625 | 51.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 661 | 54.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 564 | 46.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 553 | 45.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 669 | 54.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 621 | 50.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 489 | 40.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 444 | 36.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kenley 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+23%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-46%) and shoplifting (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 12.6 | 0.37 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 9.1 | 0.59 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 5.7 | 0.69 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 5.3 | 1.08 | -6% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -3% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.0 | 0.47 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -46% |
| Public order | 19 | 1.6 | 0.23 | -30% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +6% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.1 | 0.85 | +367% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +250% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Kenley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kenley recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kenley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kenley recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kenley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kenley recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kenley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kenley recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kenley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kenley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kenley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kenley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kenley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kenley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kenley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kenley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kenley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kenley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kenley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kenley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 367% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kenley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kenley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kenley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kenley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kenley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kenley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kenley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kenley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kenley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kenley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Coulsdon | 626 | 56.3 | +20% |
| Purley & Woodcote | 1,668 | 89.6 | +91% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 604 | 59.3 | +26% |
| Sanderstead | 530 | 36.0 | -23% |
| Coulsdon Town | 895 | 64.3 | +37% |
| South Croydon | 1,691 | 89.5 | +91% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 761 | 69.3 | +47% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 527 | 52.5 | +12% |
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 Kenley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Old Barn Lane | 26 |
| On or near Godstone Road | 23 |
| On or near Bader Close | 22 |
| On or near Haydn Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Oaklands | 17 |
| On or near Hornchurch Hill | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 14 |
| On or near Waterbourne Way | 14 |
| On or near Roke Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kenley 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 | 229 | 40.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
Kenley has an estimated population of 12,190. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kenley sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kenley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Kenley a safe place to live?
Kenley recorded 47.0 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 Kenley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Kenley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenley was down 8% on the year before: 573 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 625 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kenley?
Kenley 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 Kenley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.