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Burglary Rates in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale

Croydon, London, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

37

2.54 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

871

59.9 per 1,000 residents

25% below the UK average52% below the London regional average

How does Selsdon Vale & Forestdale rank?

Within Croydon

27 of 28 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

47th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

3
5
1
3
1
3
3
6
4
6
2
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual
289
33%
Other Crime
194
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
158
18%
Vehicle Crime
74
8%
Shoplifting
49
6%
Drug Offences
38
4%
Burglary
37
4%
Robbery
24
3%
Theft from Person
8
1%

Property mix in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale

Source: Census 2021 · 5,967 households

Detached 13%Semi-detached 38%Terraced 26%Flats 23%

The most common property type in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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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 2025-04 to 2026-03.