Crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale: statistics, rates and trends
527 crimes were recorded in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- Questions about crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- About this data
527 crimes were recorded in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 183 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Selsdon Vale & Forestdale has the 2,922nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 527 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.5 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,039 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale was highest in the year to July 2025 (621 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (448). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 527 | 52.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 621 | 61.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 552 | 55.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 525 | 52.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 579 | 57.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 588 | 58.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 544 | 54.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 448 | 44.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 527 | 52.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+10%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-62%) and shoplifting (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 18.2 | 0.53 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 9.2 | 0.60 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.4 | 1.09 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -62% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -28% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -3% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.7 | 0.82 | -7% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -45% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.4 | 1.03 | +40% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Selsdon Vale & Forestdale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Selsdon Vale & Forestdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 761 | 69.3 | +32% |
| New Addington North | 842 | 72.1 | +37% |
| New Addington South | 1,104 | 101.1 | +92% |
| Sanderstead | 530 | 36.0 | -31% |
| Shirley South | 607 | 63.3 | +21% |
| South Croydon | 1,691 | 89.5 | +71% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 604 | 59.3 | +13% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | +167% |
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 Vale & Forestdale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Markfield | 42 |
| On or near Addington Village Interchange | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Bellfield | 23 |
| On or near Lodge Lane | 23 |
| On or near Bardolph Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Featherbed Lane | 14 |
| On or near Hartscroft | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale 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 | 163 | 30.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 13.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale has an estimated population of 10,039. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Selsdon Vale & Forestdale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Selsdon Vale & Forestdale a safe place to live?
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale recorded 52.5 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 Vale & Forestdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale was down 15% on the year before: 527 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 621 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Selsdon Vale & Forestdale?
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale 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 Vale & Forestdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.