ST JAMES'S PARK, CR0 2WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2WS

ST JAMES'S PARK, CR0 2WS, Croydon has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.40 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2WS 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 2WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2WS, encompassing approximately 10552 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-35.85% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR0 2WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 16
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 13
  • Kidderminster Place with total crimes: 13

ST JAMES'S PARK, CR0 2WS 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 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.40-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour343.98-35.85%
Vehicle crime203.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.90100.00%
Other theft101.14100.00%
Burglary70.95-36.36%
Public order60.66-60.00%
Other crime50.570.00%
Robbery50.47150.00%
Theft from the person50.47400.00%
Drugs40.47-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.09-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5315.2660.61%
Violence and sexual offences515.0234.21%
Public order154.83275.00%
Burglary111.4210.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04200.00%
Other theft50.57-44.44%
Drugs50.47-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.47-66.67%
Shoplifting40.47300.00%
Robbery20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.3240.74%
Anti-social behaviour333.60-13.16%
Vehicle crime153.130.00%
Burglary101.42400.00%
Drugs90.9528.57%
Other theft90.8528.57%
Public order40.85-33.33%
Robbery30.380.00%
Theft from the person30.2850.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.09-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.3765.22%
Violence and sexual offences273.60-32.50%
Vehicle crime152.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.420.00%
Other theft70.66-41.67%
Drugs70.66-12.50%
Public order60.6650.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Robbery30.28-66.67%
Burglary20.28-75.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.288.11%
Anti-social behaviour233.79-4.17%
Other theft122.1833.33%
Robbery91.1480.00%
Burglary80.85-11.11%
Drugs80.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.76-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.66-66.67%
Public order40.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.942.78%
Anti-social behaviour243.51-41.46%
Vehicle crime152.27-6.25%
Drugs101.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9550.00%
Other theft90.8580.00%
Burglary90.85125.00%
Robbery50.8525.00%
Public order40.47-42.86%
Theft from the person30.3850.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.890.00%
Vehicle crime163.410.00%
Drugs81.520.00%
Public order70.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.660.00%
Other theft50.570.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202410
January 20242
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 202415
January 202415
December 20235
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202451
April 202438
January 202427
December 202340
November 202337
October 202336

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202453
April 202433
January 202438
December 202323
November 202324
October 202341

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elmwood Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Wellington Road
    Total13
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Kidderminster Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Union Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Newgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hartley Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Panton Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Woburn Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. St James'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Strathmore Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hathaway Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Singleton Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hogarth Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Willis Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Johnson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Tirrell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Thornhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Stanton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oakfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tavistock Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Prestwood Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hughes Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Nova Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1