ST JAMES'S ROAD, CR0 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2BU

ST JAMES'S ROAD, CR0 2BU, Croydon has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.18 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2BU, encompassing approximately 9853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-37.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-39.58% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

CR0 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Road with total crimes: 10
  • Newgate with total crimes: 9
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9

ST JAMES'S ROAD, CR0 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.18-37.74%
Anti-social behaviour293.35-39.58%
Vehicle crime132.94225.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.32140.00%
Burglary111.22175.00%
Public order61.12-62.50%
Theft from the person50.61400.00%
Drugs40.5133.33%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.10-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.9289.29%
Anti-social behaviour485.3823.08%
Public order164.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.620.00%
Burglary40.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.41-78.95%
Robbery40.410.00%
Drugs30.41-66.67%
Shoplifting30.30200.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Other theft20.20-71.43%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.482.63%
Violence and sexual offences283.96-17.65%
Vehicle crime192.8426.67%
Drugs91.93350.00%
Other theft70.9140.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Public order40.61-20.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.10-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3813.0915.15%
Violence and sexual offences343.86-2.86%
Vehicle crime153.4587.50%
Shoplifting91.5228.57%
Criminal damage and arson90.9180.00%
Burglary60.91-53.85%
Public order50.6166.67%
Other theft50.51-66.67%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Drugs20.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.802.94%
Anti-social behaviour333.5532.00%
Other theft153.3566.67%
Burglary131.5244.44%
Robbery91.32125.00%
Vehicle crime80.91-38.46%
Shoplifting70.81-46.15%
Drugs60.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-28.57%
Public order30.510.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.79-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour253.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime132.5430.00%
Shoplifting131.32116.67%
Burglary91.32125.00%
Other theft90.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9116.67%
Drugs40.71-20.00%
Robbery40.4133.33%
Theft from the person30.4150.00%
Public order30.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3511.77-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences353.55-7.89%
Vehicle crime103.55-16.67%
Other theft61.01-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.6120.00%
Shoplifting60.61500.00%
Drugs50.6166.67%
Burglary40.510.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Public order30.30-50.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.860.00%
Vehicle crime123.650.00%
Other theft111.220.00%
Public order61.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202419
January 202415
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202448
April 202439
January 202438
December 202333
November 202325
October 202335
September 202336

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202453
April 202428
January 202434
December 202335
November 202334
October 202335
September 202338

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 202313
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Union Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Newgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Milton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bedford Park
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Woburn Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Bedford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Strathmore Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sydenham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cross Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lansdowne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Freemasons Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Freemason'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bridge Place
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hogarth Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Willis Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Johnson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Thornhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Stanton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oakfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Alpha Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Laundry Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Tavistock Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lewen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1