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

Overview of Crime in CR0 2RX

BENSHAM LANE, CR0 2RX, Croydon has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.73 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2RX 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 2RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2RX, encompassing approximately 7553 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 2RX area, explore the CR0 2RX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR0 2RX area, visit the CR0 2RX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

CR0 2RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 16
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 9

BENSHAM LANE, CR0 2RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.7331.25%
Anti-social behaviour365.569.09%
Other theft134.77550.00%
Public order131.7244.44%
Vehicle crime121.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5914.29%
Burglary71.06-46.15%
Theft from the person60.930.00%
Drugs50.79-28.57%
Robbery40.6633.33%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3315.89-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences324.37-36.00%
Burglary134.240.00%
Public order91.72-30.77%
Vehicle crime81.19-11.11%
Drugs71.06133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.93250.00%
Robbery30.93-25.00%
Shoplifting30.40-62.50%
Other theft20.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5021.05-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour456.6295.65%
Public order135.968.33%
Burglary131.72116.67%
Vehicle crime91.72-50.00%
Other theft81.19-20.00%
Shoplifting81.06100.00%
Robbery41.06100.00%
Drugs30.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-75.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5419.2086.21%
Anti-social behaviour237.1535.29%
Vehicle crime183.0580.00%
Public order122.38140.00%
Other theft101.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.32-27.27%
Burglary61.06-14.29%
Drugs40.79300.00%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.64-46.30%
Anti-social behaviour173.84-39.29%
Other theft122.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.5937.50%
Vehicle crime101.46-9.09%
Burglary71.3275.00%
Public order50.93-28.57%
Shoplifting40.66-33.33%
Robbery30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-85.71%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.6714.89%
Anti-social behaviour287.1521.74%
Vehicle crime113.71-45.00%
Other theft101.4611.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.32-11.11%
Drugs71.0640.00%
Public order70.930.00%
Shoplifting60.93200.00%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Robbery30.53-25.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4717.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.220.00%
Vehicle crime203.050.00%
Other theft92.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.190.00%
Public order71.190.00%
Drugs50.930.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202432
April 202450
January 202454
December 202329
November 202354
October 202347

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
April 202445
January 202423
December 202317
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20249
January 202418
December 202310
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 202413
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202413
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 2RX 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. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Mayday Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Midhurst Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hartley Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bensham Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Francis Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Greenside Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fiveacre Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Singleton Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cameron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kelling Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woodcroft Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Crossland Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lakehall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Dunheved Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Ford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Harry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Englefield Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Constance Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Broad Green Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1