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

Overview of Crime in CR0 1AW

OLD TOWN, CR0 1AW, Croydon has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.36 per 1,000 population. This CR0 1AW 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 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 1AW, encompassing approximately 7612 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)

CR0 1AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15
  • Surrey Street with total crimes: 15
  • Fell Road with total crimes: 13

OLD TOWN, CR0 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.36-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour275.52-35.71%
Theft from the person123.55500.00%
Public order111.580.00%
Drugs111.4557.14%
Robbery111.4583.33%
Vehicle crime101.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.31125.00%
Other theft71.180.00%
Burglary60.920.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.524500.00%
Anti-social behaviour426.040.00%
Public order115.520.00%
Drugs71.450.00%
Other theft70.920.00%
Robbery60.920.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.790.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4922.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences376.443600.00%
Other theft174.860.00%
Public order152.231400.00%
Vehicle crime131.970.00%
Burglary101.710.00%
Theft from the person91.310.00%
Shoplifting71.180.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 order10.26-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-98.36%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6123.123.39%
Anti-social behaviour308.0111.11%
Other theft163.94-15.79%
Public order162.10220.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1011.11%
Shoplifting91.31-10.00%
Drugs81.180.00%
Vehicle crime71.050.00%
Theft from the person60.92-40.00%
Burglary40.79-50.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5922.077.27%
Anti-social behaviour277.75-10.00%
Other theft193.5572.73%
Theft from the person102.5066.67%
Shoplifting101.31-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson91.31-30.77%
Drugs81.180.00%
Burglary81.05-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.05-30.00%
Public order50.92-58.33%
Robbery40.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5524.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour307.23-14.29%
Shoplifting193.94216.67%
Criminal damage and arson132.500.00%
Public order121.71140.00%
Burglary111.5857.14%
Other theft111.45-21.43%
Vehicle crime101.45-33.33%
Drugs81.31166.67%
Robbery61.05-33.33%
Theft from the person60.7920.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.780.00%
Vehicle crime154.600.00%
Other theft141.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.840.00%
Robbery91.710.00%
Burglary71.180.00%
Shoplifting60.920.00%
Public order50.790.00%
Theft from the person50.660.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202442
April 202449
January 202430
December 202327
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 202310
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202446
May 20241
April 202437
March 20241
January 202461
December 202359
November 202355
October 202344

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202415
March 20241
January 202416
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202417
January 202416
December 202319
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 202313
October 202313

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 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 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 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 1AW 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. Fell Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Middle Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Davenant Road
    Total8
    Drugs5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Robert Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thanet Place
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Street Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Roman Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
  • 11. Wandle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brafferton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Duppas Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sylverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Fellmongers Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashley Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Halstead Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Tanfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Waynflete Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Old Palace Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Pump Pail North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1