Crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,495 crimes were recorded in Norbury & Pollards Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Norbury & Pollards Hill
- Types of crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill
- Norbury & Pollards Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norbury & Pollards Hill
- Population and deprivation in Norbury & Pollards Hill
- Questions about crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill
- About this data
1,495 crimes were recorded in Norbury & Pollards Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 411 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norbury & Pollards Hill has the 1,085th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norbury & Pollards Hill | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,495 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.2 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,078 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,765 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,156). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 1,495 | 106.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,765 | 125.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,666 | 118.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,456 | 103.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,290 | 91.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,439 | 102.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,511 | 107.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,156 | 82.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,198 | 85.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 119 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
| August 2025 | 173 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norbury & Pollards Hill 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+60%) and vehicle crime (+25%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 411 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 250 | 17.8 | 1.16 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 234 | 16.6 | 2.01 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 147 | 10.4 | 2.12 | +25% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.3 | 0.82 | -10% |
| Burglary | 65 | 4.6 | 1.31 | -33% |
| Drugs | 64 | 4.5 | 1.39 | +60% |
| Robbery | 64 | 4.5 | 3.37 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -28% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 2.3 | 1.35 | -6% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 0.50 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 411 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norbury & Pollards Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 8 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norbury & Pollards Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norbury & Pollards Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norbury & Pollards Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park | 604 | 64.2 | -40% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,534 | 85.7 | -19% |
| West Thornton | 2,829 | 140.7 | +32% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,959 | 108.0 | +2% |
| Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood | 1,368 | 80.1 | -25% |
| Broad Green | 3,895 | 177.5 | +67% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | +36% |
| South Norwood | 1,986 | 105.7 | -0% |
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 & Pollards Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 282 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 117 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 80 |
| On or near Dalmeny Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Pollards Crescent | 42 |
| On or near A23 | 38 |
| On or near Kintyre Close | 37 |
| On or near St Helen'S Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Palmers Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norbury & Pollards Hill 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 | 558 | 37.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 326 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 250 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Norbury & Pollards Hill has an estimated population of 14,078. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norbury & Pollards Hill sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norbury & Pollards Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 30.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Norbury & Pollards Hill a safe place to live?
Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 106.2 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 Norbury & Pollards Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 411 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (250).
Is crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill was down 15% on the year before: 1,495 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,765 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norbury & Pollards Hill?
Norbury & Pollards Hill 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 & Pollards Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.