Croydon police and crime news
Croydon police and crime news, newest first: incidents, appeals, arrests as the force words them, and court results, each linked to the police's own statement.
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Croydon PSPO: Thornton Heath Survey Open, Parks Next
The Thornton Heath PSPO renewal survey is open now; parks and eight high streets follow. In 409 incidents under the current order, police issued no fines.
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Croydon Crime Figures: Weapons Offences Up 42% in a Year
Croydon crime fell 1.6% in the year to August 2026, but weapons offences rose 42% and Broad Green shoplifting nearly tripled. All 28 wards ranked.
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Croydon College Lockdown: Police Seek Teen Seen With Blade
No one was hurt and the lockdown at John Ruskin College on Selsdon Park Road has been lifted. Police are still looking for a teenager seen with a blade.
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Croydon Stop and Search on Children Rises to 1,262 a Year
Police stop and searches on Croydon children rose from about 930 to 1,262 in a year, the youth justice plan shows. Reoffending is below the London rate.
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Croydon Shoplifting Tags: Sussex Trial Cut Theft 58%
The independent evaluation of the Sussex scheme Croydon wants to copy found a 58% drop, from eight offenders. Only 12% of Croydon shop thefts reach court.