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Crime in Upper Norwood

Upper Norwood had 429 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Croydon area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

SE19, Croydon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Upper Norwood

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80crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common135 in 3 months

Month by month

147 Mar 149 Apr 155 May 139 Jun 154 Jul 136 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13531%
anti-social behaviour9723%
vehicle crime4110%
public order358%
theft317%
shoplifting215%
robbery194%
burglary174%

Upper Norwood against Croydon

TypeUpper Norwood per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence25.230.4▲ 3%
Burglary3.23.6▼ 39%
Vehicle crime7.68.7▼ 16%
Anti-social behaviour18.120.6▼ 13%
Theft and robbery11.29.9▲ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Dulwich161.8▲ 20%
Crystal Palace144.9▼ 3%
West Norwood134.2▲ 14%
South Norwood105.20%
Thornton Heath99.3▼ 11%
Norbury98.4▲ 11%
Upper Norwood80▼ 5%
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 Upper Norwood a safe area?

Upper Norwood had about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upper Norwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (135), followed by anti-social behaviour (97) and vehicle crime (41).