Crime in New Addington South: statistics, rates and trends
1,104 crimes were recorded in New Addington South in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in New Addington South at a glance
- Crime trends in New Addington South
- Types of crime in New Addington South
- New Addington South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New Addington South
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Addington South
- Population and deprivation in New Addington South
- Questions about crime in New Addington South
- About this data
1,104 crimes were recorded in New Addington South in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 387 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, New Addington South has the 1,216th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Addington South | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,104 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.1 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,925 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Addington South was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,456 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,025). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,104 | 101.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,266 | 115.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,177 | 107.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,119 | 102.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,266 | 115.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,456 | 133.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,201 | 109.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,121 | 102.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,025 | 93.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Addington South 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest falls were in burglary (-64%) and criminal damage and arson (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 387 | 35.4 | 1.03 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 237 | 21.7 | 1.41 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 7.2 | 1.47 | +0% |
| Other theft | 74 | 6.8 | 1.06 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 6.7 | 0.81 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 6.6 | 0.97 | -46% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.0 | 0.91 | -4% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.7 | 1.12 | -34% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.2 | 1.63 | +4% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -64% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.13 | +71% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Addington South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Addington South recorded 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Addington South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Addington South recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Addington South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Addington South recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Addington South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Addington South recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Addington South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Addington South recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Addington South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Addington South recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Addington South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Addington South recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Addington South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Addington South recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Addington South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Addington South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Addington South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Addington South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Addington South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Addington South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Addington South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Addington South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Addington South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Addington South 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Addington South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Addington South 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 down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to New Addington South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Addington South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Addington South |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Addington North | 842 | 72.1 | -29% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 527 | 52.5 | -48% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 761 | 69.3 | -31% |
| Shirley South | 607 | 63.3 | -37% |
| Sanderstead | 530 | 36.0 | -64% |
| Shirley North | 1,241 | 83.8 | -17% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,107 | 92.3 | -9% |
| South Croydon | 1,691 | 89.5 | -11% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 183 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Walsh Crescent | 45 |
| On or near Arnhem Drive | 43 |
| On or near Chertsey Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near King Henry'S Drive | 35 |
| On or near North Downs Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Rowdown Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Valentyne Close | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Addington South 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 | 297 | 26.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 282 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 237 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
New Addington South has an estimated population of 10,925. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Addington South sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Addington South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% |
| Social rented homes | 40.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.9% |
Is New Addington South a safe place to live?
New Addington South recorded 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (237).
Is crime in New Addington South going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Addington South was down 13% on the year before: 1,104 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,266 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Addington South?
New Addington South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.