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Crime in Waddon

Waddon had 456 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% above the middle Croydon area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

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

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125.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common141 in 3 months

Month by month

158 Mar 160 Apr 170 May 160 Jun 168 Jul 128 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour14131%
violence13429%
vehicle crime439%
theft399%
public order215%
burglary194%
shoplifting164%
drugs133%

Waddon against Croydon

TypeWaddon per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence36.830.4▲ 6%
Burglary5.23.6▼ 17%
Vehicle crime11.88.7▼ 17%
Anti-social behaviour38.720.6▼ 1%
Theft and robbery15.79.9▼ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Broad Green184.7▲ 8%
Croydon157.5▲ 1%
Waddon125.2▼ 7%
Beddington122▲ 1%
Roundshaw117.9▼ 7%
South Beddington111.7▲ 10%
Wallington100.9▲ 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 Waddon a safe area?

Waddon had about 125.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Waddon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (141), followed by violence (134) and vehicle crime (43).