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Crime in Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace had 694 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 144.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 94% above the middle Bromley area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

SE19, Bromley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Crystal Palace

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144.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common195 in 3 months

Month by month

208 Mar 219 Apr 287 May 242 Jun 225 Jul 227 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Crystal Palace. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19528%
anti-social behaviour13019%
public order6910%
shoplifting548%
vehicle crime527%
theft456%
theft from the person406%
drugs314%

Crystal Palace against Bromley

TypeCrystal Palace per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence40.720.8▲ 2%
Burglary5.63.3▼ 13%
Vehicle crime10.910.9▼ 19%
Anti-social behaviour27.118▼ 18%
Theft and robbery23.87.4▲ 31%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lower Sydenham186.1▲ 40%
Crystal Palace144.9▼ 3%
Penge122.1▲ 13%
Anerley118.7▲ 6%
Sydenham110.3▲ 13%
Upper Sydenham (SE26)108.3▲ 14%
Upper Norwood80▼ 5%
See every Bromley area ranked on the crime in Bromley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Crystal Palace a safe area?

Crystal Palace had about 144.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Crystal Palace?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (195), followed by anti-social behaviour (130) and public order (69).