Crime in Shirley North: statistics, rates and trends
1,241 crimes were recorded in Shirley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shirley North at a glance
- Crime trends in Shirley North
- Types of crime in Shirley North
- Shirley North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shirley North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shirley North
- Population and deprivation in Shirley North
- Questions about crime in Shirley North
- About this data
1,241 crimes were recorded in Shirley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 320 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shirley North has the 1,705th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shirley North | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,241 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.8 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,805 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shirley North was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,241 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (920). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 1,241 | 83.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,051 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,128 | 76.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 935 | 63.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 983 | 66.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 923 | 62.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 938 | 63.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 970 | 65.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 920 | 62.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
| August 2025 | 154 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shirley North 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+84%) and burglary (+27%). The largest falls were in public order (-34%) and drugs (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 320 | 21.6 | 0.63 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 301 | 20.3 | 2.45 | +84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 15.3 | 1.00 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 7.0 | 1.43 | -6% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.9 | 0.57 | -3% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +27% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -34% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -33% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 0.90 | -14% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shirley North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shirley North recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shirley North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shirley North recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shirley North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shirley North recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shirley North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shirley North recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shirley North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shirley North recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shirley North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shirley North recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shirley North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shirley North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shirley North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shirley North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shirley North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shirley North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shirley North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shirley North recorded 18 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 14% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shirley North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shirley North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shirley North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shirley North recorded 7 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 down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shirley North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shirley North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shirley North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shirley North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shirley North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shirley North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shirley North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe East | 1,107 | 92.3 | +10% |
| Shirley South | 607 | 63.3 | -24% |
| Woodside | 1,566 | 90.4 | +8% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,636 | 95.0 | +13% |
| South Norwood | 1,986 | 105.7 | +26% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | +67% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | +72% |
| Fairfield | 5,568 | 315.9 | +277% |
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 Shirley North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 179 |
| On or near Supermarket | 153 |
| On or near Longheath Gardens | 75 |
| On or near Woodside Way | 42 |
| On or near Milford Gardens | 41 |
| On or near Ritchie Road | 33 |
| On or near Shoreham Close | 28 |
| On or near The Rosery | 26 |
| On or near Sloane Walk | 25 |
| On or near Knole Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shirley North 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 | 498 | 40.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 270 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 227 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Shirley North has an estimated population of 14,805. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shirley North sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shirley North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Shirley North a safe place to live?
Shirley North recorded 83.8 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 Shirley North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (301).
Is crime in Shirley North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shirley North was up 18% on the year before: 1,241 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,051 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shirley North?
Shirley North 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 Shirley North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.