CR4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4

CR4, Croydon has recorded a total of 884 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CR4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CR4, encompassing approximately 85100 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (296) incidents (17.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (163) incidents (-15.98% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (99) incidents (191.18% increase)

CR4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 67
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Mayday Road with total crimes: 18

CR4 Crime Map

Postcodes in CR4

The postcode district are associated with the CR4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CR4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 296 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29610.3917.93%
Anti-social behaviour1633.48-15.98%
Vehicle crime991.92191.18%
Other theft621.16342.86%
Criminal damage and arson580.731.75%
Public order550.6819.57%
Burglary390.65-20.41%
Drugs380.4618.75%
Robbery190.45-17.39%
Theft from the person190.22533.33%
Shoplifting140.2275.00%
Other crime100.16233.33%
Possession of weapons80.12700.00%
Bicycle theft40.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.4512450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1942.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson572.280.00%
Burglary490.670.00%
Public order460.582200.00%
Vehicle crime340.540.00%
Drugs320.403100.00%
Robbery230.380.00%
Other theft140.270.00%
Shoplifting80.160.00%
Bicycle theft40.090.00%
Other crime30.050.00%
Theft from the person30.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.06-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.020.00%
Drugs10.020.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order50.12-85.29%
Violence and sexual offences20.06-99.30%
Possession of weapons10.02-87.50%
Theft from the person10.01-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.01-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 195 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2849.614633.33%
Anti-social behaviour1953.340.00%
Vehicle crime772.290.00%
Other theft610.906000.00%
Burglary410.724000.00%
Public order340.481033.33%
Drugs340.40750.00%
Shoplifting340.403300.00%
Robbery250.401150.00%
Theft from the person120.290.00%
Possession of weapons80.14700.00%
Other crime60.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.07300.00%
Bicycle theft30.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60.24-98.18%
Drugs40.07-84.62%
Public order30.05-93.18%
Robbery20.04-90.48%
Burglary10.02-96.97%
Criminal damage and arson10.01-97.83%
Other theft10.01-98.15%
Possession of weapons10.01-85.71%
Shoplifting10.01-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 330 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33010.0124.06%
Anti-social behaviour1513.88-10.12%
Vehicle crime1071.7742.67%
Other theft541.268.00%
Criminal damage and arson460.63-6.12%
Public order440.54-34.33%
Burglary330.52-23.26%
Drugs260.3923.81%
Robbery210.310.00%
Shoplifting120.25-50.00%
Theft from the person120.140.00%
Other crime90.1480.00%
Possession of weapons70.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 168 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2669.57-8.59%
Anti-social behaviour1683.131.82%
Vehicle crime751.97-7.41%
Public order670.8819.64%
Other theft500.79-12.28%
Criminal damage and arson490.59-12.50%
Burglary430.5895.45%
Shoplifting240.5150.00%
Drugs210.28-27.59%
Robbery210.25-25.00%
Theft from the person120.259.09%
Possession of weapons70.1475.00%
Bicycle theft60.08-33.33%
Other crime50.07-44.44%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 291 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 165 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.80-4.28%
Anti-social behaviour1653.42-2.94%
Vehicle crime811.946.58%
Other theft570.95-13.64%
Public order560.679.80%
Criminal damage and arson560.663.70%
Drugs290.66-3.33%
Robbery280.3427.27%
Burglary220.33-21.43%
Shoplifting160.26-27.27%
Theft from the person110.19120.00%
Bicycle theft90.13200.00%
Other crime90.1180.00%
Possession of weapons40.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3049.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour1703.570.00%
Vehicle crime762.000.00%
Other theft660.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson540.780.00%
Public order510.630.00%
Drugs300.600.00%
Burglary280.350.00%
Robbery220.330.00%
Shoplifting220.260.00%
Other crime50.260.00%
Theft from the person50.060.00%
Possession of weapons40.060.00%
Bicycle theft30.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2032 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 203.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024296
August 2024251
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024284
March 20246
January 2024330
December 2023266
November 2023291
October 2023304

A total of 1206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 172.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024163
August 2024194
April 2024195
January 2024151
December 2023168
November 2023165
October 2023170

A total of 549 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202434
April 202477
January 2024107
December 202375
November 202381
October 202376

A total of 326 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202457
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202446
December 202349
November 202356
October 202354

A total of 365 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202414
April 202461
March 20241
January 202454
December 202350
November 202357
October 202366

A total of 256 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202449
April 202441
March 20241
January 202433
December 202343
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 363 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202446
July 20242
May 20245
April 202434
March 20243
January 202444
December 202367
November 202356
October 202351

A total of 161 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
April 202425
March 20242
January 202421
December 202321
November 202328
October 202322

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
May 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 215 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202432
July 20241
April 202434
March 20244
January 202426
December 202321
November 202329
October 202330

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202434
March 20241
January 202412
December 202324
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total67
    Violence and sexual offences36
    Public order12
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total29
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Mayday Road
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order4
    Burglary2
  • 4. Park Avenue Mews
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Colvin Road
    Total12
    Drugs6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. London Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Frederick Gardens
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Woodcroft Road
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Alma Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sadler Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Willett Road
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Dunheved Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 15. Thornton Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Dunheved Road West
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 17. Kynaston Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 18. Graveney Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crescent Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Phipp'S Bridge Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Crossland Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Parchmore Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Montrose Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Upper Green West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Heathview Road
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Willett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Broughton Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime6
  • 28. Beck Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Broadway Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Links Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1