LEIGHTON STREET, CR0 3SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 3SB

LEIGHTON STREET, CR0 3SB, Croydon has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.40 per 1,000 population. This CR0 3SB 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 3SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 3SB, encompassing approximately 7596 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR0 3SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montague Road with total crimes: 13
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 13
  • Kidderminster Place with total crimes: 13

LEIGHTON STREET, CR0 3SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.4020.51%
Anti-social behaviour246.19-62.50%
Shoplifting143.16100.00%
Other theft131.8444.44%
Vehicle crime121.7171.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.58150.00%
Public order91.32-40.00%
Burglary61.1820.00%
Robbery60.790.00%
Theft from the person50.7966.67%
Other crime40.660.00%
Drugs40.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6421.8577.78%
Violence and sexual offences398.422.63%
Public order155.13200.00%
Other theft91.9712.50%
Shoplifting71.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime70.92-63.16%
Drugs60.92100.00%
Robbery60.7920.00%
Burglary50.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.692.70%
Anti-social behaviour365.00-2.70%
Shoplifting214.7450.00%
Vehicle crime192.765.56%
Other theft82.50-27.27%
Robbery51.05-54.55%
Public order50.66-16.67%
Drugs30.66-50.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Burglary10.26-83.33%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3720.938.82%
Violence and sexual offences374.8715.62%
Vehicle crime184.8780.00%
Shoplifting142.37-54.84%
Other theft111.840.00%
Robbery111.4537.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.4512.50%
Burglary61.18-14.29%
Drugs60.7920.00%
Public order60.79-25.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3420.67-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences324.48-17.95%
Shoplifting314.2134.78%
Other theft114.0822.22%
Vehicle crime101.45-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.32-27.27%
Public order81.05-11.11%
Robbery81.050.00%
Burglary71.05-12.50%
Drugs50.92-58.33%
Theft from the person20.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.77-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour355.132.94%
Shoplifting234.61-30.30%
Drugs123.03140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.5883.33%
Vehicle crime111.45175.00%
Other theft91.45-10.00%
Public order91.18200.00%
Burglary81.1814.29%
Robbery81.05-42.86%
Theft from the person51.0525.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour346.060.00%
Shoplifting334.480.00%
Robbery144.340.00%
Other theft101.840.00%
Burglary71.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.920.00%
Drugs50.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Theft from the person40.530.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202464
April 202436
January 202437
December 202334
November 202335
October 202334

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202419
January 202418
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202421
January 202414
December 202331
November 202323
October 202333

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202439
April 202438
January 202437
December 202332
November 202339
October 202346

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Montague Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    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. Cobblestone Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Eastney Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cavendish Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pemdevon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chatfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Panton Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Sumner Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Addington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Handcroft Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clarendon Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Leighton Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brightwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Bishop'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Watteau Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hatton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Dennett Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Mead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parson'S Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Kingsley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Pitlake
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Bute Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Vanguard Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1