BOSTON ROAD, CR0 3EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 3EJ

BOSTON ROAD, CR0 3EJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This CR0 3EJ 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 3EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 3EJ, encompassing approximately 6422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 3EJ area, explore the CR0 3EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

CR0 3EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Midhurst Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Mitcham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Fiveacre Close with total crimes: 5

BOSTON ROAD, CR0 3EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.68-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour173.27-39.29%
Vehicle crime122.6571.43%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Other theft40.6233.33%
Public order40.62-50.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary20.31-66.67%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs20.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.95-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour284.520.00%
Public order84.36100.00%
Vehicle crime71.25-12.50%
Burglary61.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Shoplifting30.62-75.00%
Other theft30.4750.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.04-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour284.9833.33%
Shoplifting124.36140.00%
Vehicle crime81.87-57.89%
Burglary71.250.00%
Public order41.09-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.62300.00%
Robbery30.62-25.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.5330.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.07-16.00%
Vehicle crime193.2726.67%
Public order92.96-10.00%
Burglary71.40-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Shoplifting50.7825.00%
Other theft40.78-42.86%
Robbery40.62100.00%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.44-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour254.670.00%
Vehicle crime153.8966.67%
Public order102.3442.86%
Burglary81.56100.00%
Other theft71.25-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.0925.00%
Shoplifting40.78-42.86%
Drugs40.62-33.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.3514.29%
Anti-social behaviour254.9813.64%
Vehicle crime93.89-40.00%
Other theft81.4033.33%
Shoplifting71.2575.00%
Public order71.09250.00%
Drugs61.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93100.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Robbery20.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.360.00%
Vehicle crime153.430.00%
Robbery62.340.00%
Other theft60.930.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Shoplifting40.620.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202428
April 202428
January 202421
December 202325
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
April 202432
January 202439
December 202330
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

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 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20248
January 202419
December 202315
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 3EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Midhurst Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mitcham Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fiveacre Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dunheved Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Thornton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dunheved Road West
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. York Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wortley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Drake Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broughton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 11. Stanley Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lancing Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cecil Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Peall Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dunheved Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dunheved Road North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brading Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aurelia Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sutherland Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Furtherfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Marden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Southwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Thornton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1