Crime in New Addington South: statistics, rates and trends
1,087 crimes were recorded in New Addington South in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of New Addington South
- Questions about crime in New Addington South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (384), anti-social behaviour (247) and vehicle crime (77) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,245th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | New Addington South | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,087 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.5 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,925 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in New Addington South peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,462 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,030). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,087 | 99.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,264 | 115.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,174 | 107.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,145 | 104.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,226 | 112.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,462 | 133.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,234 | 113.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,096 | 100.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,030 | 94.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, New Addington South recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (47% above the national rate), vehicle crime (42% above the national rate) and robbery (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (26% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 130 to 65 and drugs fell from 52 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 35.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 22.6 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 7.0 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Other theft | 73 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 6.2 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Public order | 66 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -50% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -29% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
New Addington South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Addington South |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Addington North | 817 | 69.9 | -30% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 524 | 52.2 | -48% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 781 | 71.1 | -29% |
| Shirley South | 603 | 62.9 | -37% |
| Sanderstead | 536 | 36.4 | -63% |
| Shirley North | 1,187 | 80.2 | -19% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,109 | 92.5 | -7% |
| South Croydon | 1,689 | 89.4 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in New Addington South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (182).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 182 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Arnhem Drive | 48 |
| On or near Walsh Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Chertsey Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near North Downs Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Valentyne Close | 31 |
| On or near Rowdown Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Kestrel Way | 27 |
Of the 840 crimes in New Addington South with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 247 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 288 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 281 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
New Addington South has an estimated population of 10,925 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (40%, against 17%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Addington South average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | New Addington South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is New Addington South a safe place to live?
New Addington South recorded 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,245th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in New Addington South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in New Addington South going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Addington South was down 14% on the year before: 1,087 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,264 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Addington South?
About 10,925 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Addington South?
New Addington South 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.