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Crime in Old Coulsdon

Old Coulsdon had 568 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 66.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% below the middle Croydon area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

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

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66.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common186 in 3 months

Month by month

189 Mar 153 Apr 204 May 166 Jun 211 Jul 191 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18633%
anti-social behaviour15026%
vehicle crime478%
shoplifting407%
theft366%
public order326%
burglary315%
criminal damage122%

Old Coulsdon against Croydon

TypeOld Coulsdon per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence21.730.4▲ 10%
Burglary3.63.6▲ 94%
Vehicle crime5.58.7▲ 9%
Anti-social behaviour17.520.6▲ 17%
Theft and robbery69.9▼ 2%

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%
Hooley80▲ 6%
Netherne-on-the-Hill78.6▲ 35%
Caterham on the Hill75.1▼ 5%
Coulsdon68.8▲ 10%
Old Coulsdon66.4▲ 4%
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 Old Coulsdon a safe area?

Old Coulsdon had about 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Coulsdon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (186), followed by anti-social behaviour (150) and vehicle crime (47).