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Crime in New Addington

New Addington had 695 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Croydon area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

CR0, Croydon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of New Addington

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89.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common262 in 3 months

Month by month

208 Mar 195 Apr 210 May 219 Jun 256 Jul 220 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26238%
anti-social behaviour17024%
vehicle crime669%
public order477%
theft355%
shoplifting355%
burglary243%
drugs142%

New Addington against Croydon

TypeNew Addington per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence33.730.4▲ 20%
Burglary3.13.6▲ 100%
Vehicle crime8.58.7▲ 65%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.6▲ 43%
Theft and robbery7.19.90%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Addington95.3▲ 26%
New Addington89.5▲ 13%
Forestdale87▲ 19%
Coney Hall64▲ 19%
West Wickham61.2▲ 9%
Chelsham49.9▲ 26%
Selsdon46.2▼ 18%
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 New Addington a safe area?

New Addington had about 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Addington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (262), followed by anti-social behaviour (170) and vehicle crime (66).