ALTON ROAD, CR0 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 4LY

ALTON ROAD, CR0 4LY, Croydon has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This CR0 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 4LY, encompassing approximately 5448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

CR0 4LY 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
  • Waddon with total crimes: 5

ALTON ROAD, CR0 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.19-41.67%
Other theft102.57150.00%
Vehicle crime91.84125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65200.00%
Shoplifting41.10-20.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Public order30.73-40.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-94.44%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.402300.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.400.00%
Public order53.300.00%
Shoplifting50.920.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Other theft40.730.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery20.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.730.00%
Vehicle crime92.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.650.00%
Drugs51.280.00%
Shoplifting50.920.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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 arson10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.73-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour82.3933.33%
Public order61.4720.00%
Burglary41.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-66.67%
Other crime30.550.00%
Robbery30.55-40.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Other theft20.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.3021.05%
Vehicle crime94.2212.50%
Other theft61.6520.00%
Burglary61.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-33.33%
Public order51.10-16.67%
Robbery50.92-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.42-13.64%
Robbery173.4970.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.12-10.00%
Shoplifting91.6580.00%
Vehicle crime81.6533.33%
Public order61.4750.00%
Other theft51.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-42.86%
Burglary30.73-62.50%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.760.00%
Robbery104.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.840.00%
Burglary81.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.470.00%
Vehicle crime61.280.00%
Shoplifting51.100.00%
Public order40.920.00%
Other theft30.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 20241
April 202411
January 202413
December 202323
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202418
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 4LY 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. Waddon
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fernleigh Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Croydon Tramlink
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Waddon Court Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Court Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Glen Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Ludford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Penfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Eland Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Jennett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Cabot Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Waddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Alton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Epsom Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Waddon Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1