Crime in Waddon: statistics, rates and trends
2,392 crimes were recorded in Waddon in the 12 months to August 2026, 124.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (690), violence and sexual offences (653) and vehicle crime (199) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 763rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Waddon | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,392 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.4 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 19,235 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Waddon of any year here (2,392 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,392 | 124.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,947 | 153.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,658 | 138.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,334 | 173.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,817 | 198.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,551 | 184.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,763 | 195.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,198 | 166.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,110 | 161.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 180 |
| July 2026 | 212 |
| June 2026 | 226 |
| May 2026 | 239 |
| April 2026 | 212 |
| March 2026 | 210 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 180 |
| December 2025 | 189 |
| November 2025 | 186 |
| October 2025 | 205 |
| September 2025 | 195 |
Compared with England and Wales, Waddon recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and robbery (87% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (27% below) and other crime (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 540 to 119 and burglary fell from 122 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 690 | 35.9 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 653 | 33.9 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 199 | 10.3 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other theft | 171 | 8.9 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 135 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 119 | 6.2 | 8.5 | -78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Drugs | 90 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -28% |
| Burglary | 72 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -41% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.5 | 1.4 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 1.9 | 1.7 | +9% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Waddon; the highest is Fairfield, Croydon (314.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown (60.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Waddon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 5,539 | 314.2 | +153% |
| South Croydon | 1,689 | 89.4 | -28% |
| Broad Green | 3,900 | 177.7 | +43% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | +11% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,600 | 92.9 | -25% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | +12% |
| West Thornton | 2,809 | 139.7 | +12% |
| Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown | 613 | 60.2 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Waddon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Imperial Way” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Imperial Way | 164 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 127 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 112 |
| On or near Williams Terrace | 93 |
| On or near Hospital | 69 |
| On or near Roman Way | 68 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 66 |
| On or near The Waldrons | 63 |
| On or near Whitestone Way | 51 |
| On or near Purley Way | 49 |
Of the 1,702 crimes in Waddon with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 690 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 740 | 43.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 499 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 106 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Waddon has an estimated population of 19,235 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (40%, against 23%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and a younger population (9.8%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Waddon average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Waddon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Waddon a safe place to live?
Waddon recorded 124.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 763rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Waddon?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 690 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (653).
Is crime in Waddon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Waddon was down 19% on the year before: 2,392 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,947 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Waddon?
About 19,235 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Waddon?
Waddon 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.