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Crime in Coulsdon

Coulsdon had 669 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% below the middle Croydon area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

CR5, Croydon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Coulsdon

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68.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common233 in 3 months

Month by month

209 Mar 175 Apr 224 May 218 Jun 248 Jul 203 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Coulsdon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23335%
anti-social behaviour16825%
vehicle crime7611%
burglary436%
shoplifting396%
theft365%
public order325%
robbery112%

Coulsdon against Croydon

TypeCoulsdon per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence2430.4▲ 32%
Burglary4.43.6▲ 8%
Vehicle crime7.88.7▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour17.320.6▲ 21%
Theft and robbery5.19.9▼ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Purley121.1▲ 27%
Coulsdon68.8▲ 10%
Old Coulsdon66.4▲ 4%
Woodmansterne66.4▲ 39%
Chipstead44.3▲ 11%
Kenley40.1▼ 2%
See every Croydon area ranked on the crime in Croydon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Coulsdon a safe area?

Coulsdon had about 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Coulsdon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (233), followed by anti-social behaviour (168) and vehicle crime (76).