LONDON ROAD, CR0 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2SW

LONDON ROAD, CR0 2SW, Croydon has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.60 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2SW, encompassing approximately 11540 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-27.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)

CR0 2SW 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

LONDON ROAD, CR0 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6215.6040.91%
Anti-social behaviour375.37-27.45%
Other theft143.21180.00%
Public order131.21-7.14%
Vehicle crime111.1322.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.9542.86%
Theft from the person70.87600.00%
Burglary70.61-30.00%
Drugs60.61-33.33%
Robbery50.52-16.67%
Shoplifting40.43-33.33%
Other crime30.35200.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5114.30-3.77%
Violence and sexual offences444.42-33.33%
Public order143.810.00%
Burglary101.21-16.67%
Drugs90.87200.00%
Vehicle crime90.7812.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.78600.00%
Shoplifting60.61-25.00%
Robbery60.5220.00%
Other theft50.52-28.57%
Theft from the person10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6615.94-7.04%
Anti-social behaviour535.7276.67%
Public order144.59-6.67%
Burglary121.2133.33%
Vehicle crime81.04-61.90%
Shoplifting80.6933.33%
Other theft70.69-36.36%
Robbery50.61150.00%
Theft from the person40.43300.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-91.67%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7115.9442.00%
Anti-social behaviour306.150.00%
Vehicle crime212.6061.54%
Public order151.82114.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.300.00%
Other theft111.04-21.43%
Burglary90.95-30.77%
Shoplifting60.780.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%
Robbery20.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.69-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour304.33-16.67%
Other theft142.6040.00%
Vehicle crime131.2162.50%
Burglary131.1385.71%
Criminal damage and arson121.1333.33%
Public order71.04-22.22%
Shoplifting60.610.00%
Robbery40.520.00%
Drugs30.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5413.17-11.48%
Anti-social behaviour364.68-2.70%
Other theft103.12-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson90.8750.00%
Public order90.78-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.78-57.89%
Burglary70.6916.67%
Drugs60.6150.00%
Shoplifting60.52200.00%
Robbery40.52-55.56%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour375.290.00%
Vehicle crime193.210.00%
Other theft111.650.00%
Public order100.950.00%
Robbery90.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Burglary60.520.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 58.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202444
April 202466
January 202471
December 202350
November 202354
October 202361

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20247
January 202411
December 202314
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 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 20236
October 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202451
April 202453
January 202430
December 202330
November 202336
October 202337

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20248
January 202421
December 202313
November 20238
October 202319

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202414
January 202415
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 2SW 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. Cavendish Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mayday Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Midhurst Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pemdevon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hartley Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Francis Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Greenside Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fiveacre Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sumner Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Addington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Handcroft Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hathaway Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Cameron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kelling Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. York Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Brightwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Bishop'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Crossland Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Stanley Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dennett Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Dunheved Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sutherland Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nova Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1