Crime in Norbury Park: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Norbury Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Norbury Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Norbury Park
- Types of crime in Norbury Park
- Norbury Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norbury Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norbury Park
- Demographics of Norbury Park
- Questions about crime in Norbury Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (221), vehicle crime (86) and anti-social behaviour (82) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,450th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Norbury Park | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 608 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.6 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,411 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Norbury Park of any year here (608 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 608 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 619 | 65.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 737 | 78.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 677 | 71.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 717 | 76.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 746 | 79.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 867 | 92.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 679 | 72.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 630 | 66.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Norbury Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (84% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and public order (52% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 20 to 27, while criminal damage and arson fell from 30 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 23.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 9.1 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 8.7 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Norbury Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norbury Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury & Pollards Hill | 1,439 | 102.2 | +58% |
| Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood | 1,360 | 79.6 | +23% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,954 | 107.7 | +67% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,492 | 83.3 | +29% |
| West Thornton | 2,809 | 139.7 | +116% |
| South Norwood | 1,985 | 105.6 | +63% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | +116% |
| Broad Green | 3,900 | 177.7 | +175% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Norbury Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Norbury Avenue | 39 |
| On or near B273 | 27 |
| On or near Green Lane | 24 |
| On or near Hawthorn Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Highbury Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Buckingham Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Northwood Road | 17 |
| On or near Buckingham Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Maryland Road | 16 |
Of the 526 crimes in Norbury Park with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 183 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Norbury Park has an estimated population of 9,411 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (13%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (42%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norbury Park average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Norbury Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Norbury Park a safe place to live?
Norbury Park recorded 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,450th 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 Norbury Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (86).
Is crime in Norbury Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norbury Park was down 2% on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 619 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norbury Park?
About 9,411 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norbury Park?
Norbury Park 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.