THE RIDGEWAY, CR0 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 4AF

THE RIDGEWAY, CR0 4AF, Croydon has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This CR0 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 4AF, encompassing approximately 3959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 4AF area, explore the CR0 4AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

CR0 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Waddon with total crimes: 5

THE RIDGEWAY, CR0 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime113.031000.00%
Shoplifting52.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.26150.00%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Burglary20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.880.00%
Shoplifting64.550.00%
Burglary51.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Robbery31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery20.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.600.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.520.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.36-37.50%
Vehicle crime62.530.00%
Shoplifting51.5266.67%
Public order41.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.0440.00%
Public order61.7720.00%
Vehicle crime61.520.00%
Shoplifting31.52-50.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Robbery20.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8840.00%
Shoplifting63.54100.00%
Vehicle crime61.52-33.33%
Robbery61.52-14.29%
Other theft51.5266.67%
Public order51.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-16.67%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.620.00%
Vehicle crime92.530.00%
Robbery72.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.520.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
April 20245
January 202410
December 202316
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mill Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Waddon
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fernleigh Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Godson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Wandle Side
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Twickenham Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Waddon Court Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Court Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Chiswick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mortlake Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jennett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Alton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Waddon Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cherry Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bridle Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cedars Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1