CR2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2

CR2, Croydon has recorded a total of 327 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CR2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CR2, encompassing approximately 61052 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (20.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-4.88% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (44) incidents (266.67% increase)

CR2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

CR2 Crime Map

Postcodes in CR2

The postcode district are associated with the CR2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CR2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour835.3620.29%
Violence and sexual offences781.36-4.88%
Vehicle crime441.28266.67%
Drugs300.7250.00%
Burglary270.4968.75%
Criminal damage and arson160.44-5.88%
Public order150.26-28.57%
Other theft140.2540.00%
Shoplifting80.23300.00%
Other crime40.1333.33%
Robbery30.07200.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.214000.00%
Anti-social behaviour691.346800.00%
Public order211.130.00%
Drugs200.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.330.00%
Burglary160.280.00%
Vehicle crime120.260.00%
Other theft100.20400.00%
Other crime30.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%
Shoplifting20.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.03-98.70%
Public order10.02-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences774.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.260.00%
Vehicle crime391.000.00%
Other theft220.640.00%
Burglary150.360.00%
Public order130.251200.00%
Shoplifting110.210.00%
Other crime80.180.00%
Drugs80.130.00%
Robbery60.130.00%
Theft from the person60.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.02-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences845.37-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour531.38-20.90%
Vehicle crime420.8740.00%
Burglary330.69-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson310.5472.22%
Other theft240.51-7.69%
Public order160.39-20.00%
Robbery120.26140.00%
Drugs100.2011.11%
Shoplifting80.16-46.67%
Other crime50.1366.67%
Theft from the person40.08300.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.05200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1165.7330.34%
Anti-social behaviour671.9042.55%
Burglary391.1030.00%
Vehicle crime300.64-23.08%
Other theft260.49-29.73%
Public order200.43-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson180.33-18.18%
Shoplifting150.29200.00%
Drugs90.250.00%
Robbery50.15-61.54%
Other crime30.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences895.21-4.30%
Anti-social behaviour471.46-14.55%
Vehicle crime390.77-9.30%
Other theft370.6437.04%
Burglary300.6136.36%
Criminal damage and arson220.490.00%
Public order210.3675.00%
Robbery130.34116.67%
Drugs90.2180.00%
Shoplifting50.15-64.29%
Other crime40.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-75.00%
Theft from the person10.02-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences935.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour551.520.00%
Vehicle crime430.900.00%
Other theft270.700.00%
Burglary220.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.360.00%
Shoplifting140.360.00%
Public order120.230.00%
Robbery60.200.00%
Drugs50.100.00%
Possession of weapons40.080.00%
Other crime40.070.00%
Theft from the person30.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 623 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202482
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202477
January 202484
December 2023116
November 202389
October 202393

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 20242
January 202431
December 202318
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202420
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202469
July 20241
April 202461
January 202453
December 202367
November 202347
October 202355

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202416
December 202320
November 202321
October 202312

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202412
April 202439
January 202442
December 202330
November 202339
October 202343

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 182 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
April 202415
January 202433
December 202339
November 202330
October 202322

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20242
April 202422
January 202424
December 202326
November 202337
October 202327

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Westdene Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
  • 6. Brighton Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Beech Copse
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 10. Tedder Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Great Woodcote Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Woodcrest Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 13. St Augustine'S Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Crozier Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Heather Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. South Park Hill Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bramley Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ashley Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 20. The Ridge
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wentworth Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Peartree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Orchard Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marlborough Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Avondale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Junction Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Upland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Birdhurst Rise
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Croham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3