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Crime in Shirley

Shirley had 245 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 105.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% above the middle Croydon area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

CR0, Croydon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shirley

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105.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common95 in 3 months

Month by month

62 Mar 83 Apr 70 May 76 Jun 101 Jul 68 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting9539%
violence3916%
anti-social behaviour3414%
vehicle crime3113%
theft146%
public order135%
burglary73%
drugs42%

Shirley against Croydon

TypeShirley per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence16.930.4▼ 15%
Burglary33.6–
Vehicle crime13.48.7▲ 72%
Anti-social behaviour14.720.6▲ 55%
Theft and robbery8.29.9▼ 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%
Addiscombe88.7▲ 7%
Woodside84.6▲ 1%
Upper Elmers End71.3▲ 17%
West Wickham61.2▲ 9%
Monks Orchard51▲ 11%
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 Shirley a safe area?

Shirley had about 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Shirley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (95), followed by violence (39) and anti-social behaviour (34).