West Croydon station has been marked as the most dangerous station in Croydon due to its high crime rate, with a total of 46 crimes reported in 2024, including 12 violent or sexual offences. October 2024 was noted as the worst month, with eight crimes occurring. Despite being the third busiest station with over 2.5 million passengers, its safety comes into question, especially in comparison to Riddlesdown and Woodmansterne stations, which reported no crimes at all. This data highlights significant variations in safety among Croydon’s train stations.
West Croydon station emerged as the borough's most dangerous station in 2024, recording 46 crimes, including 12 violent or sexual offences.
A total of 2,556,316 passengers passed through West Croydon in 2024, partly contributing to its high crime statistics compared to quieter stations.
October 2024 recorded the highest monthly crime rate at West Croydon with eight offences, underlining a worrying trend in safety at busy transport hubs.
In stark contrast, Riddlesdown and Woodmansterne stations remained completely safe in 2024, with zero reported crimes, highlighting disparities in crime across the borough.
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