Crime in Old Coulsdon: statistics, rates and trends
626 crimes were recorded in Old Coulsdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Old Coulsdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Coulsdon
- Types of crime in Old Coulsdon
- Old Coulsdon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Old Coulsdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Coulsdon
- Population and deprivation in Old Coulsdon
- Questions about crime in Old Coulsdon
- About this data
626 crimes were recorded in Old Coulsdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 215 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Old Coulsdon has the 2,772nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Old Coulsdon | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 626 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.3 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,126 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Old Coulsdon was highest in the year to July 2021 (758 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (570). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 626 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 625 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 596 | 53.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 637 | 57.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 738 | 66.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 758 | 68.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 682 | 61.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 596 | 53.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 570 | 51.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Old Coulsdon 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+47%) and public order (+24%). The largest falls were in burglary (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 19.3 | 0.56 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 14.2 | 0.93 | +1% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.8 | 0.74 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -8% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +24% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.2 | 0.66 | -8% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -39% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.26 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.33 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Old Coulsdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Coulsdon recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 34.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Old Coulsdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Coulsdon recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Old Coulsdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Coulsdon recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Old Coulsdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Coulsdon recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Old Coulsdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Coulsdon recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Old Coulsdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Coulsdon recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Old Coulsdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Coulsdon recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Old Coulsdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Coulsdon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Old Coulsdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Coulsdon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Old Coulsdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Coulsdon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Old Coulsdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Old Coulsdon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Old Coulsdon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Old Coulsdon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Old Coulsdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Old Coulsdon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Old Coulsdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Old Coulsdon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Coulsdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley | 573 | 47.0 | -16% |
| Coulsdon Town | 895 | 64.3 | +14% |
| Purley & Woodcote | 1,668 | 89.6 | +59% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 604 | 59.3 | +5% |
| Sanderstead | 530 | 36.0 | -36% |
| South Croydon | 1,691 | 89.5 | +59% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 761 | 69.3 | +23% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 527 | 52.5 | -7% |
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 Old Coulsdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coulsdon Road | 33 |
| On or near Lacey Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Coulsdon Rise | 29 |
| On or near Ellis Close | 23 |
| On or near Curling Close | 20 |
| On or near Birchfield Close | 18 |
| On or near Goodenough Way | 16 |
| On or near Southlands Close | 16 |
| On or near Hadleigh Grove | 15 |
| On or near Marlpit Lane | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Coulsdon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 169 | 27.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 159 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Old Coulsdon has an estimated population of 11,126. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Coulsdon sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Old Coulsdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Old Coulsdon a safe place to live?
Old Coulsdon recorded 56.3 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 Old Coulsdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Old Coulsdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Coulsdon was almost unchanged on the year before: 626 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 625 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Old Coulsdon?
Old Coulsdon 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 Old Coulsdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.