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

Overview of Crime in CR0 1AU

OLD TOWN, CR0 1AU, Croydon has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.53 per 1,000 population. This CR0 1AU 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 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 1AU, encompassing approximately 7355 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 1AU area, explore the CR0 1AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-19.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

CR0 1AU 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 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.53-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour255.03-44.44%
Public order143.4027.27%
Drugs141.90250.00%
Theft from the person131.90333.33%
Robbery121.77140.00%
Other theft91.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.22300.00%
Vehicle crime61.09200.00%
Burglary50.82-28.57%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Other crime20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4619.032200.00%
Anti-social behaviour456.250.00%
Public order116.120.00%
Burglary71.500.00%
Other theft60.950.00%
Robbery50.820.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Other crime40.540.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
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 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5322.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.213100.00%
Other theft164.350.00%
Public order142.181300.00%
Vehicle crime111.900.00%
Theft from the person101.500.00%
Drugs71.360.00%
Shoplifting70.950.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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 order10.27-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-98.18%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5522.98-3.51%
Anti-social behaviour327.4828.00%
Public order164.35220.00%
Other theft152.18-21.05%
Drugs92.0412.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.22-30.77%
Shoplifting91.22-10.00%
Theft from the person61.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.82-16.67%
Burglary40.68-55.56%
Robbery40.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
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 offences5723.1114.00%
Anti-social behaviour257.75-7.41%
Other theft193.4072.73%
Criminal damage and arson132.588.33%
Theft from the person101.7742.86%
Shoplifting101.36-47.37%
Burglary91.360.00%
Drugs81.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.09-25.00%
Robbery60.82-33.33%
Public order50.82-61.54%
Possession of weapons10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5024.2021.95%
Anti-social behaviour276.80-6.90%
Shoplifting193.67216.67%
Public order132.58225.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.770.00%
Other theft111.63-15.38%
Burglary91.5012.50%
Robbery91.220.00%
Vehicle crime81.22-38.46%
Drugs81.09166.67%
Theft from the person71.0940.00%
Possession of weapons30.95200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.570.00%
Vehicle crime133.940.00%
Other theft131.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.770.00%
Robbery91.630.00%
Burglary81.220.00%
Shoplifting61.090.00%
Theft from the person50.820.00%
Public order40.680.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202445
April 202453
January 202432
December 202325
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202446
May 20242
April 202432
March 20241
January 202455
December 202357
November 202350
October 202341

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202414
March 20241
January 202416
December 20235
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202416
January 202415
December 202319
November 202311
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 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 202312

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202319
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 1AU 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. Priddy'S Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. West Street Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Roman Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
  • 10. Wandle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brafferton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Duppas Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Sylverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Fellmongers Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Waddon Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Halstead Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cairo New Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. The Croydon Flyover
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sheldon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Scarbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southbridge Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Queen Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waynflete Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Old Palace Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Drummond Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lower Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2