CR0 2UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2UQ

CR0 2UQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2UQ 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 2UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2UQ, encompassing approximately 8717 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-29.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)

CR0 2UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 16
  • Union Road with total crimes: 10
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9

CR0 2UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.31-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour293.44-29.27%
Vehicle crime183.33260.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.06100.00%
Other theft81.15166.67%
Other crime40.920.00%
Public order40.46-66.67%
Burglary30.46-66.67%
Drugs30.3450.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Robbery20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.5486.36%
Violence and sexual offences314.7034.78%
Public order123.56200.00%
Burglary91.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.03-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson50.57150.00%
Shoplifting40.5733.33%
Other theft30.46-50.00%
Robbery30.34200.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Drugs20.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.014.55%
Anti-social behaviour222.64-4.35%
Vehicle crime162.5245.45%
Burglary121.841100.00%
Other theft61.3820.00%
Drugs60.69-14.29%
Public order40.6933.33%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.9864.29%
Violence and sexual offences222.640.00%
Vehicle crime112.5257.14%
Drugs71.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Other theft50.69-50.00%
Public order30.57-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.3450.00%
Shoplifting30.34200.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.11-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.29-46.34%
Anti-social behaviour142.52-17.65%
Other theft101.61100.00%
Vehicle crime71.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.80-33.33%
Public order50.6925.00%
Drugs40.57-33.33%
Robbery40.4633.33%
Burglary40.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.700.00%
Vehicle crime141.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.610.00%
Drugs61.030.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Burglary40.460.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
April 202422
January 202423
December 202314
November 202317

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
April 202423
January 202422
December 202322
November 202341

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 202416
January 202411
December 20237
November 202314

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 202412
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elmwood Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Union Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hartley Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Strathmore Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Francis Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hathaway Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Singleton Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cameron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hogarth Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Willis Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hampton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Johnson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Tirrell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Grace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Thornhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rushbridge Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prestwood Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hughes Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Berney Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Saddle Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Beulah Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tugela Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1