Crime in Selsdon & Addington Village: statistics, rates and trends
781 crimes were recorded in Selsdon & Addington Village in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Selsdon & Addington Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Selsdon & Addington Village
- Types of crime in Selsdon & Addington Village
- Selsdon & Addington Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Selsdon & Addington Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Selsdon & Addington Village
- Demographics of Selsdon & Addington Village
- Questions about crime in Selsdon & Addington Village
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), anti-social behaviour (156) and vehicle crime (84) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,183rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Selsdon & Addington Village | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 781 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,989 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Selsdon & Addington Village peaked in the year to August 2024 (872 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (672). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 781 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 746 | 67.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 872 | 79.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 672 | 61.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 723 | 65.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 795 | 72.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 782 | 71.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 697 | 63.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 673 | 61.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
Compared with England and Wales, Selsdon & Addington Village recorded notably more vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (58% below) and shoplifting (52% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 45 and vehicle crime rose from 59 to 84, while criminal damage and arson fell from 81 to 31 and drugs fell from 49 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 23.0 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 14.2 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 4.1 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -62% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Selsdon & Addington Village; the highest is Park Hill & Whitgift (138.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Sanderstead (36.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selsdon & Addington Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 524 | 52.2 | -27% |
| Sanderstead | 536 | 36.4 | -49% |
| New Addington North | 817 | 69.9 | -2% |
| Shirley South | 603 | 62.9 | -12% |
| South Croydon | 1,689 | 89.4 | +26% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | +95% |
| New Addington South | 1,087 | 99.5 | +40% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 613 | 60.2 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Selsdon & Addington Village over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Shepherds Way | 45 |
| On or near Dulverton Road | 36 |
| On or near Pennycroft | 25 |
| On or near Heather Way | 24 |
| On or near Heathfield Vale | 24 |
| On or near Hollingsworth Road | 24 |
| On or near Tedder Road | 20 |
| On or near Shirley Hills Road | 19 |
Of the 625 crimes in Selsdon & Addington Village with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 156 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 210 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 14.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Selsdon & Addington Village has an estimated population of 10,989 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Selsdon & Addington Village average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Selsdon & Addington Village | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Selsdon & Addington Village a safe place to live?
Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,183rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Selsdon & Addington Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in Selsdon & Addington Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selsdon & Addington Village was up 5% on the year before: 781 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 746 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Selsdon & Addington Village?
About 10,989 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Selsdon & Addington Village?
Selsdon & Addington Village 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.