HOWLEY ROAD, CR0 1AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 1AZ

HOWLEY ROAD, CR0 1AZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.16 per 1,000 population. This CR0 1AZ 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 1AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 1AZ, encompassing approximately 6726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-12.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-29.55% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (425.00% increase)

CR0 1AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Surrey Street with total crimes: 15
  • Fell Road with total crimes: 13

HOWLEY ROAD, CR0 1AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.16-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour316.39-29.55%
Theft from the person214.61425.00%
Public order163.120.00%
Drugs152.3836.36%
Other theft122.2333.33%
Robbery111.7837.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.64133.33%
Vehicle crime61.04200.00%
Shoplifting40.890.00%
Other crime40.59-20.00%
Burglary30.59-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour447.280.00%
Public order166.540.00%
Drugs112.380.00%
Other theft91.64350.00%
Robbery81.340.00%
Burglary71.190.00%
Other crime51.040.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Theft from the person40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.30100.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.30-94.74%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5627.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.323700.00%
Other theft175.650.00%
Public order162.531500.00%
Theft from the person142.380.00%
Shoplifting102.080.00%
Drugs91.490.00%
Robbery71.340.00%
Vehicle crime71.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 order10.30-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-98.39%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6229.43-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour349.2213.33%
Other theft205.05-20.00%
Public order172.9788.89%
Criminal damage and arson132.538.33%
Shoplifting131.9318.18%
Drugs101.9311.11%
Theft from the person81.49-33.33%
Robbery71.190.00%
Burglary61.04-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.89-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6429.148.47%
Anti-social behaviour309.51-6.25%
Other theft254.4656.25%
Theft from the person123.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.78-14.29%
Shoplifting111.78-56.00%
Public order91.64-30.77%
Drugs91.340.00%
Vehicle crime81.34-11.11%
Robbery71.19-12.50%
Burglary71.04-41.67%
Possession of weapons11.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5931.2228.26%
Anti-social behaviour328.77-8.57%
Shoplifting254.76108.33%
Other theft163.726.67%
Criminal damage and arson142.38-12.50%
Public order132.08160.00%
Burglary121.9333.33%
Theft from the person101.7866.67%
Drugs91.490.00%
Vehicle crime91.34-25.00%
Robbery81.34-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.19100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4626.31-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour356.84-32.69%
Criminal damage and arson165.2045.45%
Other theft152.38-34.78%
Shoplifting122.239.09%
Vehicle crime121.789.09%
Robbery101.78-50.00%
Drugs91.49-30.77%
Burglary91.34125.00%
Theft from the person61.34-45.45%
Public order50.89-58.33%
Bicycle theft10.74-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7036.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour5210.410.00%
Other theft237.730.00%
Robbery203.420.00%
Drugs132.970.00%
Public order121.930.00%
Shoplifting111.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.640.00%
Vehicle crime111.640.00%
Theft from the person111.640.00%
Bicycle theft41.640.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202444
April 202456
January 202434
December 202330
November 202332
October 202335
September 202352

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
April 202417
January 202420
December 202325
November 202316
October 202315
September 202323

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202416
March 20241
January 202417
December 20239
November 202313
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202325
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20244
April 202414
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 434 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202449
May 20242
April 202438
March 20241
January 202462
December 202364
November 202359
October 202346
September 202370

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Park Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Middle Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Davenant Road
    Total8
    Drugs5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Robert Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Priddy'S Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Roman Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
  • 11. Wandle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sylverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Fellmongers Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Keeley Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Halstead Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charrington Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Old Palace Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Drummond Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lower Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Pump Pail North
    Total1
    Public order1