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

Overview of Crime in CR0 4LZ

ALTON ROAD, CR0 4LZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population. This CR0 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 4LZ, encompassing approximately 5004 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

CR0 4LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Old School Place with total crimes: 8
  • Waddon with total crimes: 5

ALTON ROAD, CR0 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.99-45.83%
Other theft82.60300.00%
Vehicle crime81.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.20-62.50%
Shoplifting41.20-20.00%
Public order30.80-50.00%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.800.00%
Public order63.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Shoplifting51.000.00%
Burglary41.000.00%
Robbery30.8050.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery20.40100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.990.00%
Vehicle crime72.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.400.00%
Shoplifting41.400.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 arson10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.39-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour72.6040.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Robbery30.60-25.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Burglary20.40-60.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.5937.50%
Burglary54.40400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-37.50%
Public order41.00-33.33%
Robbery40.80-69.23%
Other theft40.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.80-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.590.00%
Robbery133.2044.44%
Vehicle crime92.6080.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.80-27.27%
Public order61.60200.00%
Shoplifting51.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Other theft40.8033.33%
Burglary10.80-80.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.200.00%
Robbery92.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.800.00%
Burglary51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
April 202414
January 202413
December 202322
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 4LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mill Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Old School Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Waddon Court Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Court Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Glen Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Penfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Jennett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cabot Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Waddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Alton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Epsom Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Waddon Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cherry Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1