OLD TOWN, CR0 1AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 1AT

OLD TOWN, CR0 1AT, Croydon has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.96 per 1,000 population. This CR0 1AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR0 postcode area, which has experienced 1523 crimes and a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR0 1AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 1AT, encompassing approximately 7382 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 1AT area, explore the CR0 1AT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR0 1AT area, visit the CR0 1AT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-46.51% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)

CR0 1AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15
  • Surrey Street with total crimes: 15
  • Middle Street with total crimes: 10

OLD TOWN, CR0 1AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.96-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour234.74-46.51%
Public order133.1218.18%
Drugs121.76200.00%
Theft from the person121.63500.00%
Robbery111.63120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.49300.00%
Other theft71.0816.67%
Vehicle crime60.95200.00%
Burglary40.81-42.86%
Other crime30.540.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4317.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences405.821900.00%
Public order115.420.00%
Burglary71.490.00%
Other theft60.950.00%
Robbery50.810.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.27-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4620.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.233100.00%
Public order144.331300.00%
Other theft141.900.00%
Theft from the person91.900.00%
Vehicle crime81.220.00%
Drugs71.080.00%
Shoplifting70.950.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.27-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-98.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5422.35-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour327.3128.00%
Public order154.33200.00%
Other theft132.03-18.75%
Drugs91.7612.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.22-30.77%
Shoplifting91.22-10.00%
Theft from the person61.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.81-16.67%
Burglary40.68-50.00%
Robbery40.54-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5722.3514.00%
Anti-social behaviour257.72-3.85%
Other theft163.3945.45%
Criminal damage and arson132.178.33%
Shoplifting101.76-44.44%
Theft from the person91.3528.57%
Drugs81.2233.33%
Burglary81.0814.29%
Vehicle crime61.08-25.00%
Robbery50.81-44.44%
Public order50.68-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5022.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.77-7.14%
Shoplifting183.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.4420.00%
Public order121.63200.00%
Other theft111.63-15.38%
Robbery91.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.22-33.33%
Theft from the person71.0840.00%
Burglary70.950.00%
Drugs60.95100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.420.00%
Other theft133.790.00%
Vehicle crime121.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.630.00%
Robbery91.350.00%
Burglary71.220.00%
Shoplifting60.950.00%
Theft from the person50.810.00%
Public order40.680.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202443
April 202446
January 202432
December 202325
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202440
May 20242
April 202432
March 20241
January 202454
December 202357
November 202350
October 202340

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202414
March 20241
January 202415
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202414
January 202413
December 202316
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202318
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 1AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Surrey Street
    Total15
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Middle Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Davenant Road
    Total8
    Drugs5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Robert Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roman Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
  • 8. Wandle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Brafferton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Duppas Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sylverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Fellmongers Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Waddon Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Halstead Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cairo New Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. The Croydon Flyover
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sheldon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Scarbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Southbridge Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Queen Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Waynflete Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old Palace Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Drummond Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lower Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Pump Pail North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1