Crime in Park Hill & Whitgift: statistics, rates and trends
1,235 crimes were recorded in Park Hill & Whitgift in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Park Hill & Whitgift
- Questions about crime in Park Hill & Whitgift
- About this data
1,235 crimes were recorded in Park Hill & Whitgift in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 380 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Park Hill & Whitgift has the 530th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Park Hill & Whitgift | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,235 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.1 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,818 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Park Hill & Whitgift was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,611 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,083). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,235 | 140.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,190 | 135.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,083 | 122.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,611 | 182.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,600 | 181.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,515 | 171.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,524 | 172.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,378 | 156.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,444 | 163.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Park Hill & Whitgift 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+54%) and vehicle crime (+39%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and robbery (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 380 | 43.1 | 1.26 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 301 | 34.1 | 2.23 | +12% |
| Other theft | 101 | 11.5 | 1.79 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 10.4 | 2.12 | +39% |
| Public order | 79 | 9.0 | 1.35 | +0% |
| Drugs | 69 | 7.8 | 2.39 | -19% |
| Burglary | 58 | 6.6 | 1.86 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 4.9 | 2.89 | +54% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.3 | 1.68 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -56% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.64 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.0 | 1.24 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Park Hill & Whitgift
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Park Hill & Whitgift
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Park Hill & Whitgift
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Park Hill & Whitgift
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 92 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 39% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Park Hill & Whitgift
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Park Hill & Whitgift
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Park Hill & Whitgift
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Park Hill & Whitgift
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Park Hill & Whitgift
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Park Hill & Whitgift
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Park Hill & Whitgift
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Park Hill & Whitgift
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Park Hill & Whitgift
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Park Hill & Whitgift
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Park Hill & Whitgift, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Park Hill & Whitgift.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park Hill & Whitgift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 5,568 | 315.9 | +126% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,636 | 95.0 | -32% |
| South Croydon | 1,691 | 89.5 | -36% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,107 | 92.3 | -34% |
| Waddon | 2,411 | 125.3 | -11% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | +3% |
| Broad Green | 3,895 | 177.5 | +27% |
| Woodside | 1,566 | 90.4 | -35% |
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 Park Hill & Whitgift over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near College Road | 227 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 170 |
| On or near Police Station | 98 |
| On or near Barclay Road | 80 |
| On or near East Croydon | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Woodstock Road | 40 |
| On or near Addiscombe Grove | 36 |
| On or near Beech House Road | 35 |
| On or near Chatsworth Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Park Hill & Whitgift 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 | 383 | 31.0% |
| Not recorded | 301 | 24.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 13.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Park Hill & Whitgift has an estimated population of 8,818. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Park Hill & Whitgift sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Park Hill & Whitgift |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Park Hill & Whitgift a safe place to live?
Park Hill & Whitgift recorded 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Park Hill & Whitgift?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (301).
Is crime in Park Hill & Whitgift going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park Hill & Whitgift was up 4% on the year before: 1,235 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,190 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Park Hill & Whitgift?
Park Hill & Whitgift 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 Park Hill & Whitgift. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.