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Crime in Hamsey Green

Hamsey Green had 420 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 58.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% below the middle Croydon area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

CR2, Croydon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hamsey Green

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58.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common132 in 3 months

Month by month

121 Mar 130 Apr 164 May 133 Jun 161 Jul 126 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13231%
anti-social behaviour9122%
vehicle crime4511%
theft287%
shoplifting287%
burglary266%
criminal damage225%
public order195%

Hamsey Green against Croydon

TypeHamsey Green per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence18.530.4▼ 15%
Burglary3.63.6▲ 30%
Vehicle crime6.38.7▼ 8%
Anti-social behaviour12.820.6▲ 54%
Theft and robbery4.89.9▼ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Caterham on the Hill75.1▼ 5%
Warlingham66▼ 1%
Hamsey Green58.9▲ 1%
Chelsham49.9▲ 26%
Selsdon46.2▼ 18%
Kenley40.1▼ 2%
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 Hamsey Green a safe area?

Hamsey Green had about 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hamsey Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (132), followed by anti-social behaviour (91) and vehicle crime (45).