BENSHAM LANE, CR0 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2RU

BENSHAM LANE, CR0 2RU, Croydon has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.75 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2RU, encompassing approximately 12169 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (52.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-26.87% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)

CR0 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 16
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 13

BENSHAM LANE, CR0 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7317.7552.08%
Anti-social behaviour496.00-26.87%
Other theft174.0388.89%
Vehicle crime141.4027.27%
Public order131.15-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.0757.14%
Burglary90.90-40.00%
Theft from the person80.74700.00%
Robbery70.6616.67%
Drugs60.58-40.00%
Other crime40.49300.00%
Shoplifting40.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6716.1111.67%
Violence and sexual offences485.51-31.43%
Burglary153.947.14%
Public order141.230.00%
Vehicle crime111.15-15.38%
Drugs100.90150.00%
Other theft90.82-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.74250.00%
Shoplifting60.58-25.00%
Robbery60.4920.00%
Theft from the person10.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7017.34-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour605.7536.36%
Burglary144.93100.00%
Public order141.15-12.50%
Vehicle crime131.15-50.00%
Other theft111.070.00%
Shoplifting80.9033.33%
Robbery50.660.00%
Theft from the person40.41300.00%
Drugs40.33-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.16-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7217.2635.85%
Anti-social behaviour445.9212.82%
Vehicle crime263.62100.00%
Public order162.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.318.33%
Other theft111.07-21.43%
Burglary70.90-50.00%
Shoplifting60.580.00%
Robbery50.490.00%
Drugs50.4166.67%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.16100.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.22-7.02%
Anti-social behaviour394.360.00%
Other theft143.2016.67%
Burglary141.1516.67%
Vehicle crime131.1544.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.070.00%
Public order80.99-33.33%
Shoplifting60.66-14.29%
Robbery50.49-28.57%
Drugs30.41-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5714.87-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour394.68-15.22%
Criminal damage and arson123.2050.00%
Other theft120.999.09%
Public order120.9920.00%
Burglary120.9971.43%
Drugs100.99233.33%
Vehicle crime90.82-50.00%
Shoplifting70.74250.00%
Robbery70.58-30.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6615.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour465.420.00%
Vehicle crime183.780.00%
Other theft111.480.00%
Robbery100.900.00%
Public order100.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.820.00%
Burglary70.660.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.160.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 49.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202467
April 202460
January 202444
December 202339
November 202339
October 202346

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 62.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202448
April 202470
January 202472
December 202353
November 202357
October 202366

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 202414
January 20247
December 202314
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202411
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202413
January 202426
December 202313
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202414
January 202416
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Elmwood Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Wellington Road
    Total13
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Kidderminster Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eastney Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cavendish Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Mayday Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Midhurst Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pemdevon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Chatfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hartley Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Panton Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Francis Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Greenside Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fiveacre Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sumner Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Addington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Handcroft Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Hathaway Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Singleton Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cameron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kelling Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. York Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Brightwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Bishop'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Crossland Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Stanley Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hatton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1