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Crime in Forestdale

Forestdale had 160 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Croydon area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

CR2, Croydon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Forestdale

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87crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common60 in 3 months

Month by month

49 Mar 52 Apr 33 May 34 Jun 76 Jul 50 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6038%
anti-social behaviour2918%
shoplifting2214%
vehicle crime1610%
theft96%
public order85%
burglary43%
drugs43%

Forestdale against Croydon

TypeForestdale per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence32.630.4▲ 43%
Burglary2.23.6–
Vehicle crime8.78.7▲ 14%
Anti-social behaviour15.820.6▲ 26%
Theft and robbery6.59.9▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shirley105.9▲ 14%
Addington95.3▲ 26%
New Addington89.5▲ 13%
Forestdale87▲ 19%
West Wickham61.2▲ 9%
Selsdon46.2▼ 18%
Sanderstead37.1▲ 9%
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 Forestdale a safe area?

Forestdale had about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Forestdale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (60), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and shoplifting (22).