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Crime in Selsdon

Selsdon had 121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 17 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% below the middle Croydon area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

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

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46.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 17Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

53 Mar 51 Apr 43 May 36 Jun 39 Jul 46 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4336%
anti-social behaviour2621%
vehicle crime108%
shoplifting87%
theft76%
robbery65%
drugs65%
public order65%

Selsdon against Croydon

TypeSelsdon per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence16.428.5▲ 8%
Burglary1.13.6–
Vehicle crime3.88.70%
Anti-social behaviour9.917.5▼ 42%
Theft and robbery5.77.10%

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%
Hamsey Green58.9▲ 1%
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 Selsdon a safe area?

Selsdon had about 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 17 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Selsdon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (26) and vehicle crime (10).