Is Croydon safe?
Croydon recorded 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 9% above the England average (99.5) and 16% below the London average (128.3).
Its safety score is 58/100 (good), where 60 is typical for the country.
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 42,229
- Rate per 1,000
- 108.1
- 1-year trend
- +3.5%
- 3-year trend
- +12.6%
- 5-year trend
- +9.8%
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences
- Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
- 463
- Per 1,000 residents
- 1.2
How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics
Data last updated: 19 October 2026