Crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,439 crimes were recorded in Norbury & Pollards Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Norbury & Pollards Hill
- Questions about crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (419), anti-social behaviour (240) and shoplifting (200) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,182nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Norbury & Pollards Hill | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,439 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.2 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,078 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,750 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,140). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,439 | 102.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,735 | 123.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,750 | 124.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,435 | 101.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,313 | 93.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,410 | 100.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,554 | 110.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,140 | 81.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,191 | 84.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded notably more robbery (3.4 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (68% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (48% below) and public order (37% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 42 to 68 and vehicle crime rose from 123 to 145, while shoplifting fell from 415 to 200 and criminal damage and arson fell from 88 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 419 | 29.8 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 17.0 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 200 | 14.2 | 8.5 | -52% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 10.3 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Other theft | 75 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 68 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +62% |
| Robbery | 65 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 2.2 | 1.7 | -11% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Norbury & Pollards Hill; the highest is Broad Green (177.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Norbury Park (64.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norbury & Pollards Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park | 608 | 64.6 | -37% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,492 | 83.3 | -18% |
| West Thornton | 2,809 | 139.7 | +37% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,954 | 107.7 | +5% |
| Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood | 1,360 | 79.6 | -22% |
| Broad Green | 3,900 | 177.7 | +74% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | +37% |
| South Norwood | 1,985 | 105.6 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Norbury & Pollards Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (251).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 251 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 119 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 81 |
| On or near Pollards Crescent | 50 |
| On or near Dalmeny Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Kintyre Close | 37 |
| On or near St Helen'S Crescent | 35 |
| On or near A23 | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Palmers Road | 28 |
Of the 1,199 crimes in Norbury & Pollards Hill with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 240 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 519 | 43.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 325 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 191 | 15.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Norbury & Pollards Hill has an estimated population of 14,078 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (37%, against 23%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norbury & Pollards Hill average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Norbury & Pollards Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Norbury & Pollards Hill a safe place to live?
Norbury & Pollards Hill recorded 102.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,182nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 419 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norbury & Pollards Hill was down 17% on the year before: 1,439 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,735 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norbury & Pollards Hill?
About 14,078 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norbury & Pollards Hill?
Norbury & Pollards Hill 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.