Crime in Selhurst: statistics, rates and trends
1,676 crimes were recorded in Selhurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 139.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (578), anti-social behaviour (359) and vehicle crime (129) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 535th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Selhurst | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,676 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.8 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,992 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Selhurst peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,985 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,532). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,676 | 139.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,731 | 144.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,932 | 161.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,900 | 158.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,780 | 148.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,865 | 155.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,985 | 165.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,532 | 127.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,534 | 127.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 139 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 161 |
| April 2026 | 126 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 171 |
| December 2025 | 150 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
Compared with England and Wales, Selhurst recorded notably more drugs (2.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (72% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 29 to 34, while criminal damage and arson fell from 133 to 95 and other crime fell from 32 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 578 | 48.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 359 | 29.9 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 129 | 10.8 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Public order | 124 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Drugs | 111 | 9.3 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 88 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Burglary | 60 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.8 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 2.1 | 1.7 | -17% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Selhurst; the highest is Fairfield, Croydon (314.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bensham Manor (83.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selhurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe West | 1,600 | 92.9 | -34% |
| Broad Green | 3,900 | 177.7 | +27% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,492 | 83.3 | -40% |
| Fairfield | 5,539 | 314.2 | +125% |
| West Thornton | 2,809 | 139.7 | 0% |
| South Norwood | 1,985 | 105.6 | -24% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,954 | 107.7 | -23% |
| Woodside | 1,559 | 90.0 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Selhurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (181).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 181 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Union Road | 62 |
| On or near St James'S Road | 61 |
| On or near Sydenham Road | 54 |
| On or near Ely Road | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Edith Road | 44 |
| On or near Guildford Road | 42 |
| On or near Tugela Road | 39 |
Of the 1,317 crimes in Selhurst with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 359 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 415 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 388 | 29.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 117 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Selhurst has an estimated population of 11,992 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (49%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%) and more social housing (32%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Selhurst average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Selhurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Selhurst a safe place to live?
Selhurst recorded 139.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 535th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Selhurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 578 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (359).
Is crime in Selhurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selhurst was down 3% on the year before: 1,676 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,731 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Selhurst?
About 11,992 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Selhurst?
Selhurst 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.