Croydon Police
Croydon councils are currently discussing the lack of detailed stop and search data for children in the 2026-27 Youth Justice Plan.
In October 2026, councillors raised concerns about the absence of detailed data on stop and search incidents involving children within Croydon's Youth Justice Plan for 2026-27. The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee highlighted the lack of specific figures broken down by ethnicity, age, and outcome.
The plan acknowledges a 36% increase in stop and searches of children, rising from approximately 930 to 1,262 incidents. Councillor Rym Daoud noted that black and mixed children are more likely to be stopped and searched, with an over-representation of black and mixed males.
Key facts
- Councillors raised concerns in October 2026 about detailed stop and search data for children. Source
- Stop and searches of children increased by 36% in Croydon. Source
- Incidents rose from approximately 930 to 1,262. Source
- Councillor Rym Daoud noted over-representation of black and mixed children. Source
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