Crime in Old Coulsdon: statistics, rates and trends
625 crimes were recorded in Old Coulsdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Old Coulsdon
- Questions about crime in Old Coulsdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), anti-social behaviour (157) and vehicle crime (51) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,775th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Old Coulsdon | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 625 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.2 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,126 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Coulsdon peaked in the year to August 2021 (766 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (551). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 625 | 56.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 628 | 56.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 590 | 53.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 643 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 713 | 64.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 766 | 68.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 708 | 63.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 587 | 52.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 551 | 49.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (49% below) and burglary (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 39 to 50 and vehicle crime rose from 41 to 51, while burglary fell from 31 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 50 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 20.0 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 14.1 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Old Coulsdon; the highest is South Croydon (89.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Sanderstead (36.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Coulsdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley | 556 | 45.6 | -19% |
| Coulsdon Town | 913 | 65.6 | +17% |
| Purley & Woodcote | 1,657 | 89.1 | +59% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 613 | 60.2 | +7% |
| Sanderstead | 536 | 36.4 | -35% |
| South Croydon | 1,689 | 89.4 | +59% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 781 | 71.1 | +27% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 524 | 52.2 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Old Coulsdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coulsdon Road” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coulsdon Road | 33 |
| On or near Lacey Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Coulsdon Rise | 27 |
| On or near Ellis Close | 25 |
| On or near Curling Close | 22 |
| On or near Birchfield Close | 17 |
| On or near Marlpit Lane | 17 |
| On or near Goodenough Way | 16 |
| On or near Hadleigh Grove | 16 |
| On or near Southlands Close | 16 |
Of the 468 crimes in Old Coulsdon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 157 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Old Coulsdon has an estimated population of 11,126 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.3%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Coulsdon average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Old Coulsdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Old Coulsdon a safe place to live?
Old Coulsdon recorded 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,775th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Old Coulsdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Old Coulsdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Coulsdon was almost unchanged on the year before: 625 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 628 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Coulsdon?
About 11,126 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Coulsdon?
Old Coulsdon 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.