Crime in Selsdon & Addington Village: statistics, rates and trends
761 crimes were recorded in Selsdon & Addington Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Selsdon & Addington Village
- Questions about crime in Selsdon & Addington Village
- About this data
761 crimes were recorded in Selsdon & Addington Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 247 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Selsdon & Addington Village has the 2,249th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Selsdon & Addington Village | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 761 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.3 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,989 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Selsdon & Addington Village was highest in the year to July 2024 (861 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (647). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 761 | 69.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 774 | 70.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 861 | 78.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 647 | 58.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 742 | 67.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 797 | 72.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 783 | 71.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 697 | 63.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 680 | 61.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selsdon & Addington Village 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+29%) and shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-60%) and robbery (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 22.5 | 0.66 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 14.7 | 0.96 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 6.9 | 1.40 | +9% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +14% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +23% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.3 | 0.93 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -60% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.9 | 0.89 | -41% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -7% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 0.88 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +167% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 0.43 | -11% |
Violence and sexual offences in Selsdon & Addington Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Selsdon & Addington Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Selsdon & Addington Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Selsdon & Addington Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Selsdon & Addington Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Selsdon & Addington Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Selsdon & Addington Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Selsdon & Addington Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Selsdon & Addington Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Selsdon & Addington Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Selsdon & Addington Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Selsdon & Addington Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Selsdon & Addington Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Selsdon & Addington Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selsdon & Addington Village.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selsdon & Addington Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 527 | 52.5 | -24% |
| Sanderstead | 530 | 36.0 | -48% |
| New Addington North | 842 | 72.1 | +4% |
| Shirley South | 607 | 63.3 | -9% |
| South Croydon | 1,691 | 89.5 | +29% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | +102% |
| New Addington South | 1,104 | 101.1 | +46% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 604 | 59.3 | -14% |
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 Selsdon & Addington Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Shepherds Way | 44 |
| On or near Dulverton Road | 39 |
| On or near Heather Way | 23 |
| On or near Pennycroft | 23 |
| On or near Heathfield Vale | 22 |
| On or near Hollingsworth Road | 21 |
| On or near Crossways | 20 |
| On or near Tedder Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selsdon & Addington Village 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 | 211 | 27.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 199 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 162 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Selsdon & Addington Village has an estimated population of 10,989. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selsdon & Addington Village sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Selsdon & Addington Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Selsdon & Addington Village a safe place to live?
Selsdon & Addington Village recorded 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Selsdon & Addington Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Selsdon & Addington Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selsdon & Addington Village was down 2% on the year before: 761 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 774 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Selsdon & Addington Village?
Selsdon & Addington Village 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 Selsdon & Addington Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.