Crime in New Addington North: statistics, rates and trends
817 crimes were recorded in New Addington North in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of New Addington North
- Questions about crime in New Addington North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (352), anti-social behaviour (133) and vehicle crime (76) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,237th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | New Addington North | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 817 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.9 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,686 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in New Addington North peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,113 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (769). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 817 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 849 | 72.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 769 | 65.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 784 | 67.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 864 | 73.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 956 | 81.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,113 | 95.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 938 | 80.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 974 | 83.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, New Addington North recorded notably more vehicle crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and public order (40% below). On the year before, public order rose from 38 to 47, while criminal damage and arson fell from 64 to 31 and drugs fell from 54 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 352 | 30.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 11.4 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than New Addington North; the highest is Park Hill & Whitgift (138.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Sanderstead (36.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Addington North |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Addington South | 1,087 | 99.5 | +42% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 524 | 52.2 | -25% |
| Shirley South | 603 | 62.9 | -10% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 781 | 71.1 | +2% |
| Shirley North | 1,187 | 80.2 | +15% |
| Sanderstead | 536 | 36.4 | -48% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,109 | 92.5 | +32% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | +98% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in New Addington North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Danebury” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Danebury | 77 |
| On or near Ivers Way | 74 |
| On or near The Coppins | 52 |
| On or near Field Way | 46 |
| On or near Alwyn Close | 39 |
| On or near Headley Drive | 39 |
| On or near Westcott Close | 39 |
| On or near Bygrove | 32 |
| On or near Tilford Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Frimley Crescent | 26 |
Of the 684 crimes in New Addington North with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 133 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
New Addington North has an estimated population of 11,686 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (59%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (37%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Addington North average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | New Addington North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 58.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is New Addington North a safe place to live?
New Addington North recorded 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,237th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in New Addington North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 352 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in New Addington North going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Addington North was down 4% on the year before: 817 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 849 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Addington North?
About 11,686 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Addington North?
New Addington North 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.