Crime in New Addington North: statistics, rates and trends
842 crimes were recorded in New Addington North in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in New Addington North at a glance
- Crime trends in New Addington North
- Types of crime in New Addington North
- New Addington North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New Addington North
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Addington North
- Population and deprivation in New Addington North
- Questions about crime in New Addington North
- About this data
842 crimes were recorded in New Addington North in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 366 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, New Addington North has the 2,138th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Addington North | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 842 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.1 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,686 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Addington North was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,084 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (779). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 842 | 72.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 817 | 69.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 783 | 67.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 779 | 66.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 871 | 74.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 978 | 83.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,084 | 92.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 930 | 79.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 976 | 83.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Addington North 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.
The largest increases were in public order (+38%) and vehicle crime (+28%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-45%) and drugs (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 366 | 31.3 | 0.91 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 11.6 | 0.75 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 7.1 | 1.44 | +28% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.0 | 0.61 | +38% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.4 | 1.05 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -45% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +87% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.8 | 0.85 | +62% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.3 | 0.95 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 0.56 | +83% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in New Addington North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Addington North recorded 366 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Addington North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Addington North recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Addington North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Addington North recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Addington North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Addington North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Addington North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Addington North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Addington North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Addington North recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Addington North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Addington North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Addington North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Addington North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Addington North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Addington North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Addington North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Addington North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Addington North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Addington North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Addington North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Addington North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Addington North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Addington North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Addington North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Addington North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to New Addington North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Addington North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Addington North |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Addington South | 1,104 | 101.1 | +40% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 527 | 52.5 | -27% |
| Shirley South | 607 | 63.3 | -12% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 761 | 69.3 | -4% |
| Shirley North | 1,241 | 83.8 | +16% |
| Sanderstead | 530 | 36.0 | -50% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,107 | 92.3 | +28% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | +94% |
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 New Addington North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Danebury | 82 |
| On or near Ivers Way | 71 |
| On or near The Coppins | 53 |
| On or near Headley Drive | 45 |
| On or near Field Way | 43 |
| On or near Westcott Close | 41 |
| On or near Alwyn Close | 39 |
| On or near Bygrove | 35 |
| On or near Eddinton Close | 30 |
| On or near Tilford Avenue | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Addington North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 135 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 14.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
New Addington North has an estimated population of 11,686. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Addington North sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Addington North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.6% |
| Social rented homes | 58.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.1% |
Is New Addington North a safe place to live?
New Addington North recorded 72.1 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 New Addington North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 366 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in New Addington North going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Addington North was up 3% on the year before: 842 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 817 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Addington North?
New Addington North 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 New Addington North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.