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Crime in Kenley

Kenley had 98 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% below the middle Croydon area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

CR8, Croydon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kenley

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40.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 47 Apr 20 May 28 Jun 39 Jul 31 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3233%
violence2627%
vehicle crime1717%
shoplifting77%
theft55%
public order55%
burglary33%
weapons11%

Kenley against Croydon

TypeKenley per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence10.630.4▼ 21%
Burglary1.23.6–
Vehicle crime78.7▲ 70%
Anti-social behaviour13.120.6▲ 68%
Theft and robbery2.59.9–

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%
Warlingham66▼ 1%
Hamsey Green58.9▲ 1%
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 Kenley a safe area?

Kenley had about 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Kenley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (32), followed by violence (26) and vehicle crime (17).