Crime in Norbury Park: statistics, rates and trends
604 crimes were recorded in Norbury Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Norbury Park
- Questions about crime in Norbury Park
- About this data
604 crimes were recorded in Norbury Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norbury Park has the 2,460th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norbury Park | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 604 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,411 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norbury Park was highest in the year to July 2020 (834 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (604). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 604 | 64.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 614 | 65.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 737 | 78.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 683 | 72.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 694 | 73.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 779 | 82.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 834 | 88.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 683 | 72.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 647 | 68.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norbury Park 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in public order (+36%) and criminal damage and arson (+31%). The largest falls were in other theft (-18%) and shoplifting (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 22.2 | 0.65 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 9.0 | 0.59 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 8.9 | 1.81 | -12% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +31% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +36% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -9% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.1 | 0.26 | -17% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.8 | 1.34 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.1 | 0.63 | -9% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.66 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norbury Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norbury Park recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norbury Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norbury Park recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norbury Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norbury Park recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norbury Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norbury Park recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norbury Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norbury Park recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norbury Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norbury Park recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norbury Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norbury Park recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norbury Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norbury Park recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norbury Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norbury Park recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norbury Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norbury Park recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norbury Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norbury Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norbury Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norbury Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norbury Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norbury Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norbury Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norbury Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norbury Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norbury Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norbury Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury & Pollards Hill | 1,495 | 106.2 | +65% |
| Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood | 1,368 | 80.1 | +25% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,959 | 108.0 | +68% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,534 | 85.7 | +33% |
| West Thornton | 2,829 | 140.7 | +119% |
| South Norwood | 1,986 | 105.7 | +65% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | +125% |
| Broad Green | 3,895 | 177.5 | +177% |
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 Norbury Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Norbury Avenue | 39 |
| On or near B273 | 27 |
| On or near Green Lane | 24 |
| On or near Highbury Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Virginia Road | 21 |
| On or near Maryland Road | 21 |
| On or near Hawthorn Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Northwood Road | 19 |
| On or near Osterley Gardens | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norbury Park 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 | 184 | 30.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Norbury Park has an estimated population of 9,411. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norbury Park sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norbury Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Norbury Park a safe place to live?
Norbury Park recorded 64.2 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 Norbury Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Norbury Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norbury Park was down 2% on the year before: 604 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norbury Park?
Norbury Park 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 Norbury Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.