Crime in Shirley South, Croydon: statistics, rates and trends
603 crimes were recorded in Shirley South, Croydon in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Shirley South, Croydon
- Questions about crime in Shirley South, Croydon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), anti-social behaviour (109) and vehicle crime (81) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,506th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Shirley South, Croydon | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 603 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.9 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,589 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shirley South, Croydon peaked in the year to August 2020 (799 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (565). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 603 | 62.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 614 | 64.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 577 | 60.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 687 | 71.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 621 | 64.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 767 | 80.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 799 | 83.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 672 | 70.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 565 | 58.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shirley South, Croydon recorded notably more vehicle crime (70% above the national rate), and notably less public order (50% below) and criminal damage and arson (40% below). On the year before, public order fell from 40 to 32 and other theft fell from 49 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 11.4 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 8.4 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shirley South, Croydon; the highest is Park Hill & Whitgift (138.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (52.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shirley South, Croydon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley North | 1,187 | 80.2 | +27% |
| New Addington North | 817 | 69.9 | +11% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,109 | 92.5 | +47% |
| Selsdon & Addington Village | 781 | 71.1 | +13% |
| Selsdon Vale & Forestdale | 524 | 52.2 | -17% |
| Woodside | 1,559 | 90.0 | +43% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,600 | 92.9 | +48% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | +120% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Shirley South, Croydon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oak Gardens” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oak Gardens | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Bramble Close | 32 |
| On or near Larch Tree Way | 27 |
| On or near Bracken Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Border Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Broom Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Barmouth Road | 18 |
| On or near Myrtle Road | 18 |
| On or near Jasmine Gardens | 17 |
Of the 494 crimes in Shirley South, Croydon with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 29.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Shirley South, Croydon has an estimated population of 9,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.0%, against 20.3%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shirley South, Croydon average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shirley South, Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shirley South, Croydon a safe place to live?
Shirley South, Croydon recorded 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,506th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Shirley South, Croydon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Shirley South, Croydon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shirley South, Croydon was down 2% on the year before: 603 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shirley South, Croydon?
About 9,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shirley South, Croydon?
Shirley South, Croydon 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.