CR0 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2LU

CR0 2LU, Croydon has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.77 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2LU, encompassing approximately 1794 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

CR0 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kynaston Road with total crimes: 7
  • Talbot Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ely Road with total crimes: 6

CR0 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2936.7738.10%
Criminal damage and arson916.1680.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.01-71.43%
Other theft53.3425.00%
Drugs52.79150.00%
Other crime22.790.00%
Public order21.11-50.00%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.66950.00%
Anti-social behaviour2111.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.700.00%
Other theft42.790.00%
Public order42.23300.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Drugs21.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.23100.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.90-40.00%
Public order21.67-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-94.12%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1741.23750.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.470.00%
Vehicle crime107.800.00%
Burglary95.570.00%
Public order85.010.00%
Other theft54.460.00%
Other crime32.790.00%
Drugs31.670.00%
Robbery21.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.23-92.59%
Robbery21.11-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2749.033.85%
Anti-social behaviour1615.04128.57%
Vehicle crime138.9118.18%
Robbery77.24250.00%
Other theft63.90-33.33%
Drugs53.34400.00%
Public order52.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79-63.64%
Burglary42.230.00%
Theft from the person12.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2645.6923.81%
Criminal damage and arson1114.4983.33%
Vehicle crime116.1310.00%
Other theft96.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.01-30.00%
Public order53.90-37.50%
Burglary42.790.00%
Other crime42.230.00%
Robbery22.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2140.12-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour1011.70-54.55%
Vehicle crime105.57-41.18%
Public order85.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.46-14.29%
Other theft63.34-33.33%
Burglary43.3433.33%
Robbery32.23-25.00%
Drugs21.67100.00%
Theft from the person21.11100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2754.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2215.040.00%
Vehicle crime1712.260.00%
Other theft99.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.010.00%
Public order63.900.00%
Robbery43.340.00%
Burglary32.230.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
July 20242
May 20241
April 202417
March 20242
January 202427
December 202326
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202421
April 202414
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kynaston Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 2. Talbot Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ely Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 4. Henderson Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bell Foundry Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pitt Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edith Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Newhaven Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 9. Dagnall Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterfield Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swain Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Mayo Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Broadway Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alexandra Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Broxholme Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cassland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Crowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bensham Manor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Knowland Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pridham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Marion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wisbeach Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Eileen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hurlstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Prince Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1