Crime in Woodside, Croydon: statistics, rates and trends
1,559 crimes were recorded in Woodside, Croydon in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodside, Croydon at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodside, Croydon
- Types of crime in Woodside, Croydon
- Woodside, Croydon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodside, Croydon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodside, Croydon
- Demographics of Woodside, Croydon
- Questions about crime in Woodside, Croydon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (540), anti-social behaviour (365) and vehicle crime (140) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,497th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Woodside, Croydon | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,559 | 42,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.0 | 103.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,330 | 409,342 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodside, Croydon peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,959 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,533). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,559 | 90.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,709 | 98.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,616 | 93.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,629 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,890 | 109.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,865 | 107.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,959 | 113.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,691 | 97.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,533 | 88.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 147 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 144 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woodside, Croydon recorded notably more vehicle crime (63% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (37% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below) and other crime (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 35 to 50, while criminal damage and arson fell from 110 to 70 and drugs fell from 86 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 540 | 31.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 365 | 21.1 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 8.1 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Other theft | 114 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Drugs | 69 | 4.0 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Public order | 67 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 2.9 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.2 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodside, Croydon; the highest is Selhurst (139.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Shirley North (80.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodside, Croydon |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Norwood | 1,985 | 105.6 | +17% |
| Addiscombe East | 1,109 | 92.5 | +3% |
| Addiscombe West | 1,600 | 92.9 | +3% |
| Shirley North | 1,187 | 80.2 | -11% |
| Selhurst | 1,676 | 139.8 | +55% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,954 | 107.7 | +20% |
| Bensham Manor | 1,492 | 83.3 | -7% |
| Park Hill & Whitgift | 1,222 | 138.6 | +54% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Woodside, Croydon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 100 |
| On or near Farley Place | 68 |
| On or near Doyle Road | 43 |
| On or near Portland Road | 42 |
| On or near Percy Road | 39 |
| On or near Grasmere Road | 37 |
| On or near Pickering Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Dundee Road | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Dickenson'S Place | 31 |
Of the 1,194 crimes in Woodside, Croydon with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 365 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 447 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 400 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Woodside, Croydon has an estimated population of 17,330 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%), more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodside, Croydon average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodside, Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woodside, Croydon a safe place to live?
Woodside, Croydon recorded 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,497th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Woodside, Croydon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 540 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (365).
Is crime in Woodside, Croydon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodside, Croydon was down 9% on the year before: 1,559 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,709 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodside, Croydon?
About 17,330 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodside, Croydon?
Woodside, 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.