UNION ROAD, CR0 2XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 2XU

UNION ROAD, CR0 2XU, Croydon has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.39 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2XU 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 2XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2XU, encompassing approximately 9683 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-27.66% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-29.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

CR0 2XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Road with total crimes: 10
  • Newgate with total crimes: 9
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9

UNION ROAD, CR0 2XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.39-27.66%
Anti-social behaviour293.51-29.27%
Vehicle crime152.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.55140.00%
Other theft71.2475.00%
Public order50.72-64.29%
Burglary50.52-37.50%
Theft from the person40.520.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.10-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.3567.86%
Anti-social behaviour414.8546.43%
Public order144.23366.67%
Burglary81.45-38.46%
Vehicle crime60.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.62150.00%
Drugs40.52-55.56%
Other theft40.41-33.33%
Shoplifting40.4133.33%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.77-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences282.89-6.67%
Vehicle crime182.890.00%
Burglary131.861200.00%
Drugs91.3428.57%
Other theft60.930.00%
Public order30.62-25.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-77.78%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.2970.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.510.00%
Vehicle crime183.10125.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8628.57%
Drugs70.9316.67%
Other theft60.72-66.67%
Public order40.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.41200.00%
Shoplifting30.31200.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.26-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour203.10-4.76%
Other theft182.0763.64%
Vehicle crime81.86-46.67%
Robbery80.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.83-12.50%
Drugs60.72-33.33%
Public order40.6233.33%
Burglary30.41-62.50%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.8119.35%
Anti-social behaviour213.82-27.59%
Vehicle crime152.17-11.76%
Other theft111.5537.50%
Drugs91.1412.50%
Burglary80.93166.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.83-20.00%
Robbery70.83250.00%
Public order30.72-57.14%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.200.00%
Vehicle crime172.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.760.00%
Drugs81.030.00%
Other theft80.830.00%
Public order70.830.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 202318
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202447
April 202428
January 202430
December 202330
November 202337
October 202331

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202418
January 202418
December 20238
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
April 202428
January 202434
December 202320
November 202321
October 202329

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 202413
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 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
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 2XU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Union Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Newgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Milton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sydenham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hartley Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. St James'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Strathmore Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Singleton Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Johnson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tirrell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Grace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Thornhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Stanton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oakfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tavistock Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rushbridge Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Prestwood Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hughes Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Berney Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1