Crime in Shirley South, Croydon: statistics, rates and trends
607 crimes were recorded in Shirley South, Croydon in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shirley South, Croydon at a glance
- Crime trends in Shirley South, Croydon
- Types of crime in Shirley South, Croydon
- Shirley South, Croydon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shirley South, Croydon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shirley South, Croydon
- Population and deprivation in Shirley South, Croydon
- Questions about crime in Shirley South, Croydon
- About this data
607 crimes were recorded in Shirley South, Croydon in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 216 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shirley South, Croydon has the 2,483rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shirley South, Croydon | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 607 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.3 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,589 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shirley South, Croydon was highest in the year to July 2020 (804 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (577). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 607 | 63.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 607 | 63.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 582 | 60.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 671 | 70.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 643 | 67.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 765 | 79.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 804 | 83.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 654 | 68.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 577 | 60.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shirley South, Croydon 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 falls were in burglary (-38%) and public order (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 22.5 | 0.66 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 12.0 | 0.78 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 8.3 | 1.69 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +8% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -14% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -15% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -12% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.2 | 0.62 | -38% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +56% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.76 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shirley South, Croydon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 216 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 4% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shirley South, Croydon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shirley South, Croydon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shirley South, Croydon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shirley South, Croydon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shirley South, Croydon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shirley South, Croydon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shirley South, Croydon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shirley South, Croydon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shirley South, Croydon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shirley South, Croydon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shirley South, Croydon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shirley South, Croydon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shirley South, Croydon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shirley South, Croydon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shirley South, Croydon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shirley South, Croydon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shirley South, Croydon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley North | 1,241 | 83.8 | +32% |
| New Addington North | 842 | 72.1 | +14% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,107 | 92.3 | +46% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 761 | 69.3 | +9% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 527 | 52.5 | -17% |
| Woodside | 1,566 | 90.4 | +43% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,636 | 95.0 | +50% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,235 | 140.1 | +121% |
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 South, Croydon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oak Gardens | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Larch Tree Way | 29 |
| On or near Bramble Close | 26 |
| On or near Bracken Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Bridle Road | 20 |
| On or near Myrtle Road | 20 |
| On or near Border Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Broom Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shirley South, Croydon 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 | 190 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 12.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 6.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Shirley South, Croydon has an estimated population of 9,589. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shirley South, Croydon 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 South, Croydon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Shirley South, Croydon a safe place to live?
Shirley South, Croydon recorded 63.3 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 Shirley South, Croydon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Shirley South, Croydon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shirley South, Croydon was almost unchanged on the year before: 607 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 607 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shirley South, Croydon?
Shirley South, Croydon 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 South, Croydon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.