Crime in Park Hill & Whitgift: statistics, rates and trends
1,222 crimes were recorded in Park Hill & Whitgift in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Park Hill & Whitgift at a glance
- Crime trends in Park Hill & Whitgift
- Types of crime in Park Hill & Whitgift
- Park Hill & Whitgift compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park Hill & Whitgift
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park Hill & Whitgift
- Demographics of Park Hill & Whitgift
- Questions about crime in Park Hill & Whitgift
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (373), anti-social behaviour (296) and other theft (104) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 547th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Park Hill & Whitgift | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,222 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.6 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,818 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Park Hill & Whitgift peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,646 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,092). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,222 | 138.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,206 | 136.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,092 | 123.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,531 | 173.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,646 | 186.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,481 | 168.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,553 | 176.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,398 | 158.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,402 | 159.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park Hill & Whitgift recorded notably more theft from the person (2.5 times the national rate), drugs (2.4 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (29% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 62 to 96 and other theft rose from 77 to 104, while robbery fell from 33 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 62 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 42.3 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 296 | 33.6 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Other theft | 104 | 11.8 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 10.9 | 5.0 | +55% |
| Public order | 81 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Drugs | 70 | 7.9 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Burglary | 61 | 6.9 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 4.2 | 1.7 | +9% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park Hill & Whitgift; the highest is Fairfield, Croydon (314.2 per 1,000) and the lowest South Croydon (89.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park Hill & Whitgift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 5,539 | 314.2 | +127% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,600 | 92.9 | -33% |
| South Croydon | 1,689 | 89.4 | -35% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,109 | 92.5 | -33% |
| Waddon | 2,392 | 124.4 | -10% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | +1% |
| Broad Green | 3,900 | 177.7 | +28% |
| Woodside | 1,559 | 90.0 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Park Hill & Whitgift over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “College Road” (224).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near College Road | 224 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 168 |
| On or near Police Station | 97 |
| On or near Barclay Road | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near East Croydon | 61 |
| On or near Woodstock Road | 43 |
| On or near Beech House Road | 36 |
| On or near Chatsworth Road | 33 |
| On or near Addiscombe Grove | 31 |
Of the 926 crimes in Park Hill & Whitgift with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 296 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 373 | 40.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 235 | 25.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Park Hill & Whitgift has an estimated population of 8,818 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%) and more households without a car (38%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park Hill & Whitgift average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Park Hill & Whitgift | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Park Hill & Whitgift a safe place to live?
Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 547th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Park Hill & Whitgift?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 373 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (296).
Is crime in Park Hill & Whitgift going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park Hill & Whitgift was up 1% on the year before: 1,222 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,206 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park Hill & Whitgift?
About 8,818 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park Hill & Whitgift?
Park Hill & Whitgift 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.