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

Overview of Crime in CR0 2XW

UNION ROAD, CR0 2XW, Croydon has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This CR0 2XW 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 2XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 2XW, encompassing approximately 9234 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)

CR0 2XW 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 2XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.57-32.43%
Vehicle crime142.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.52200.00%
Other theft71.3075.00%
Burglary50.76-44.44%
Public order50.54-58.33%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.9791.30%
Anti-social behaviour374.7637.04%
Public order124.01300.00%
Burglary91.30-35.71%
Vehicle crime60.97-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.65100.00%
Other theft40.43-42.86%
Shoplifting40.4333.33%
Drugs30.43-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Robbery20.22100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.918.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.92-4.17%
Vehicle crime212.4940.00%
Burglary142.271300.00%
Other theft71.52-12.50%
Drugs70.7616.67%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-77.78%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.0592.31%
Violence and sexual offences242.71-4.00%
Vehicle crime152.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6228.57%
Other theft80.97-55.56%
Drugs60.8750.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Shoplifting30.32200.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.85-39.02%
Other theft182.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.95-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson71.41-22.22%
Robbery70.7675.00%
Vehicle crime50.76-68.75%
Drugs40.54-42.86%
Public order40.43100.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.5628.12%
Anti-social behaviour214.44-22.22%
Vehicle crime162.27-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson91.730.00%
Other theft90.9712.50%
Drugs70.970.00%
Robbery40.76300.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Theft from the person20.32100.00%
Public order20.22-71.43%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour273.470.00%
Vehicle crime192.9246.15%
Criminal damage and arson92.06-30.77%
Other theft80.97-20.00%
Public order70.8775.00%
Drugs70.7640.00%
Burglary30.76-25.00%
Shoplifting30.32-40.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.900.00%
Vehicle crime132.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.410.00%
Other theft101.410.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Shoplifting50.540.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 202318
November 20239
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202444
April 202423
January 202424
December 202325
November 202341
October 202332
September 202336

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202421
January 202415
December 20235
November 202316
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202437
April 202427
January 202425
December 202313
November 202321
October 202327
September 202327

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202414
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 2XW 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. Sydenham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hartley Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. St James'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Strathmore Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Burdett Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Hogarth Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willis Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hampton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Stanton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tavistock Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rushbridge Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Prestwood Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hughes Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Windmill Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Berney Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grenaby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Saddle Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1