SYDENHAM ROAD, CR0 2DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2DU

SYDENHAM ROAD, CR0 2DU, Croydon has recorded a total of 331 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.03 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2DU 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 2DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2DU, encompassing approximately 6125 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (88) incidents (877.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-1.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-27.06% decrease)

CR0 2DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dingwall Road with total crimes: 71
  • North End with total crimes: 65
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 41

SYDENHAM ROAD, CR0 2DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8854.03877.78%
Violence and sexual offences6614.37-1.49%
Anti-social behaviour6210.77-27.06%
Other theft1710.1288.89%
Drugs172.786.25%
Burglary162.7877.78%
Vehicle crime142.61366.67%
Public order132.29-35.00%
Theft from the person112.1283.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.8022.22%
Robbery111.800.00%
Bicycle theft21.800.00%
Other crime20.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8541.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences6713.881575.00%
Public order2010.94566.67%
Drugs163.261500.00%
Robbery112.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.80350.00%
Burglary91.47800.00%
Shoplifting91.470.00%
Other theft91.47200.00%
Theft from the person61.47500.00%
Other crime40.980.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.45-69.23%
Other theft30.65-72.73%
Public order30.49-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.16-85.71%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order169.96-51.52%
Violence and sexual offences132.61-75.93%
Other theft112.12-60.71%
Drugs71.80-46.15%
Robbery61.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.33-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7046.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences5411.43980.00%
Public order338.82266.67%
Other theft285.39180.00%
Theft from the person224.57266.67%
Shoplifting203.591900.00%
Robbery183.261700.00%
Vehicle crime152.940.00%
Drugs132.45160.00%
Burglary62.12500.00%
Other crime30.9850.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.35-50.00%
Public order91.63-72.73%
Theft from the person61.47-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.98-93.33%
Drugs50.82-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-85.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Burglary10.33-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.16-66.67%
Shoplifting10.16-96.43%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.16-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7551.267.14%
Anti-social behaviour5512.240.00%
Public order338.9850.00%
Shoplifting285.3940.00%
Other theft204.57-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson203.2666.67%
Drugs193.26-50.00%
Robbery183.10-25.00%
Theft from the person152.940.00%
Vehicle crime142.4540.00%
Burglary72.29-58.82%
Bicycle theft41.14-20.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Possession of weapons30.49-70.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7053.874.48%
Anti-social behaviour5511.430.00%
Drugs388.98100.00%
Other theft316.20-22.50%
Robbery245.06-11.11%
Public order223.92-24.14%
Shoplifting203.59-37.50%
Burglary173.26183.33%
Theft from the person152.78-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson122.4550.00%
Vehicle crime101.96-28.57%
Possession of weapons101.630.00%
Bicycle theft51.63150.00%
Other crime10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6752.73-20.24%
Anti-social behaviour5510.94-26.67%
Other theft408.9833.33%
Shoplifting326.5339.13%
Public order295.2211.54%
Robbery274.7317.39%
Theft from the person214.41-12.50%
Drugs193.43-5.00%
Vehicle crime143.10-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.29-55.56%
Burglary61.310.00%
Other crime30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8458.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour7513.710.00%
Other theft3012.240.00%
Public order264.900.00%
Theft from the person244.240.00%
Shoplifting233.920.00%
Robbery233.750.00%
Drugs203.750.00%
Vehicle crime203.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.260.00%
Possession of weapons72.940.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202485
April 202470
January 202455
December 202355
November 202355
October 202375

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20243
May 202411
April 202428
March 202410
January 202420
December 202331
November 202340
October 202330

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202422
March 20246
January 202415
December 202315
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202467
July 20244
May 202413
April 202454
March 20245
January 202475
December 202370
November 202367
October 202384

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 202317
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 202420
December 202312
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 155 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20241
May 20247
April 202413
March 20245
January 202419
December 202338
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20243
May 202416
April 202433
March 20249
January 202433
December 202322
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 139 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20246
April 202418
March 20241
January 202418
December 202324
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 221 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 20249
April 202420
March 20241
January 202428
December 202320
November 202332
October 202323

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202415
January 202414
December 202310
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 202310
October 20237

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dingwall Road
    Total71
    Shoplifting56
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. North End
    Total65
    Shoplifting18
    Drugs11
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime2
    Robbery2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total41
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. College Road
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Dingwall Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Newgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bedford Park
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Wellesley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Woburn Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Bedford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St James'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sydenham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cross Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Cherry Orchard Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. East Croydon
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lansdowne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St Michael'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. West Croydon
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Poplar Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lewen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Jackson'S Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lambert'S Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1