Crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale: statistics, rates and trends
524 crimes were recorded in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- Types of crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- Selsdon Vale & Forestdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- Demographics of Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- Questions about crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (180), anti-social behaviour (96) and vehicle crime (59) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,934th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 524 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.2 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,039 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale peaked in the year to August 2025 (621 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (436). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 524 | 52.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 621 | 61.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 545 | 54.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 542 | 54.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 560 | 55.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 604 | 60.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 552 | 55.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 436 | 43.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 519 | 51.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (73% below) and criminal damage and arson (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 23 and shoplifting fell from 40 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 17.9 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -70% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Selsdon Vale & Forestdale; 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 Vale & Forestdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 781 | 71.1 | +36% |
| New Addington North | 817 | 69.9 | +34% |
| New Addington South | 1,087 | 99.5 | +91% |
| Sanderstead | 536 | 36.4 | -30% |
| Shirley South | 603 | 62.9 | +20% |
| South Croydon | 1,689 | 89.4 | +71% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 613 | 60.2 | +15% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | +165% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Markfield” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Markfield | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Addington Village Interchange | 25 |
| On or near Bardolph Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Lodge Lane | 22 |
| On or near Bellfield | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Silverwood Close | 18 |
| On or near Featherbed Lane | 15 |
Of the 428 crimes in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 27.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale has an estimated population of 10,039 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Selsdon Vale & Forestdale average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Selsdon Vale & Forestdale a safe place to live?
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,934th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale was down 16% on the year before: 524 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 621 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Selsdon Vale & Forestdale?
About 10,039 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Selsdon Vale & Forestdale?
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale 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.