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Burglary Rates in Addiscombe East

Croydon, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Addiscombe East recorded 89 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 39% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

89

4.69 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,759

92.6 per 1,000 residents

39% above the UK average11% below the London regional average

How does Addiscombe East rank?

Within Croydon

10 of 28 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

82th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

8
12
3
3
5
7
5
6
4
19
12
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
563
32%
Anti-social Behaviour
433
25%
Other Crime
365
21%
Vehicle Crime
132
8%
Burglary
89
5%
Shoplifting
69
4%
Drug Offences
62
4%
Robbery
30
2%
Theft from Person
16
1%

Property mix in Addiscombe East

Source: Census 2021 · 7,746 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 20%Terraced 36%Flats 40%

The most common property type in Addiscombe East is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Addiscombe East homeowners

Most homes in Addiscombe East are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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