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Burglary Rates in Addiscombe West

Croydon, London, England

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

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Addiscombe West recorded 105 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 38% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

105

4.66 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,997

133.1 per 1,000 residents

38% above the UK average12% below the London regional average

How does Addiscombe West rank?

Within Croydon

11 of 28 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

81th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

16
5
8
8
7
11
10
7
8
6
12
7
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
834
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
744
25%
Other Crime
622
21%
Shoplifting
234
8%
Vehicle Crime
192
6%
Drug Offences
147
5%
Burglary
105
4%
Robbery
62
2%
Theft from Person
57
2%

Property mix in Addiscombe West

Source: Census 2021 · 9,718 households

Detached 3%Semi-detached 13%Terraced 28%Flats 56%

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

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What this means for Addiscombe West homeowners

Most homes in Addiscombe West 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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