WELLESLEY ROAD, CR0 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2AE

WELLESLEY ROAD, CR0 2AE, Croydon has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.11 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2AE 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 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2AE, encompassing approximately 9093 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 2AE area, explore the CR0 2AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)

CR0 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 37
  • North End with total crimes: 16
  • Kidderminster Place with total crimes: 13

WELLESLEY ROAD, CR0 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6021.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour426.60-56.25%
Vehicle crime144.62366.67%
Burglary131.54116.67%
Other theft131.43225.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.4337.50%
Robbery101.2166.67%
Theft from the person91.1080.00%
Drugs60.99-57.14%
Public order60.66-60.00%
Shoplifting60.66-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9626.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences7010.560.00%
Public order157.701400.00%
Drugs141.650.00%
Shoplifting81.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.88700.00%
Burglary60.880.00%
Robbery60.660.00%
Theft from the person50.66400.00%
Other theft40.55300.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Public order10.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.10-78.57%
Robbery30.33-75.00%
Theft from the person20.33-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.11-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5023.424900.00%
Anti-social behaviour495.500.00%
Vehicle crime205.390.00%
Other theft162.200.00%
Public order141.761300.00%
Shoplifting141.540.00%
Theft from the person131.54550.00%
Robbery121.431100.00%
Burglary91.320.00%
Drugs80.990.00%
Other crime40.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.77-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-92.31%
Public order10.11-93.33%
Robbery10.11-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-98.18%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5523.75-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour536.0551.43%
Vehicle crime175.83183.33%
Robbery161.870.00%
Public order151.76-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson131.6562.50%
Other theft121.43-29.41%
Shoplifting111.3222.22%
Drugs101.21-23.08%
Theft from the person51.10-28.57%
Burglary40.55-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5621.777.69%
Anti-social behaviour356.16-12.50%
Other theft173.85-19.05%
Public order171.876.25%
Robbery161.87-30.43%
Drugs131.76-7.14%
Shoplifting91.4312.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.9914.29%
Theft from the person70.88-36.36%
Burglary70.77-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.77-45.45%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour405.72-29.82%
Robbery234.4035.29%
Other theft212.53110.00%
Public order162.3145.45%
Drugs141.7640.00%
Theft from the person111.54-21.43%
Burglary111.21120.00%
Vehicle crime111.21-8.33%
Shoplifting81.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.88-41.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7825.8447.17%
Anti-social behaviour578.5811.76%
Robbery176.2741.67%
Theft from the person141.8775.00%
Vehicle crime121.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.32-29.41%
Public order111.3237.50%
Drugs101.21-28.57%
Other theft101.10-28.57%
Shoplifting61.10-66.67%
Burglary50.6666.67%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5323.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.830.00%
Shoplifting185.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.980.00%
Drugs141.870.00%
Other theft141.540.00%
Robbery121.540.00%
Vehicle crime101.320.00%
Public order81.100.00%
Theft from the person80.880.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 423 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202496
April 202449
January 202453
December 202335
November 202340
October 202357
September 202351

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
January 202412
December 202317
November 202321
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20241
January 202415
December 202317
November 202316
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 202416
December 202316
November 202323
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 202414
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 202318

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202420
January 202417
December 20236
November 202311
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202470
April 202450
March 20241
January 202455
December 202356
November 202352
October 202378
September 202353

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 2AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total37
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Robbery4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. North End
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Kidderminster Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cobblestone Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Newgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Panton Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bedford Park
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Wellesley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Woburn Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Bedford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St James'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Strathmore Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hathaway Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Sydenham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lansdowne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hogarth Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Willis Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Thornhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Stanton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oakfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Mead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Michael'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Tavistock Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Nova Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1