BENSON ROAD, CR0 4LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 4LR

BENSON ROAD, CR0 4LR, Croydon has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This CR0 4LR 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 4LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 4LR, encompassing approximately 6560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR0 4LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Whitestone Way with total crimes: 6
  • Sylverdale Road with total crimes: 4

BENSON ROAD, CR0 4LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.84-25.00%
Other theft72.7475.00%
Vehicle crime61.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91150.00%
Robbery40.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-87.50%
Possession of weapons30.4650.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Burglary30.46-40.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Drugs20.30100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.662300.00%
Burglary53.660.00%
Robbery50.760.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.38-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.37-30.77%
Drugs71.3775.00%
Shoplifting51.07150.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Burglary30.46-25.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.93-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour111.9883.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Burglary40.76-50.00%
Drugs40.61100.00%
Other crime40.610.00%
Public order40.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-50.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Other theft20.30-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.3780.00%
Burglary84.12166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.220.00%
Vehicle crime60.91-14.29%
Other theft50.91400.00%
Public order50.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Robbery30.61-72.73%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.15-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.760.00%
Robbery112.290.00%
Vehicle crime71.680.00%
Public order71.070.00%
Shoplifting71.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.910.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 20241
April 20249
January 202413
December 202327
November 202315

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202424
April 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Whitestone Way
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sylverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Turners Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Waddon Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Godson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Wandle Side
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Waynflete Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Croydon Tramlink
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Waddon Court Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Glen Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Ludford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Penfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Eland Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Jennett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Cabot Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Waddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Alton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Epsom Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Waddon Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1