PURLEY WAY, CR0 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 4NS

PURLEY WAY, CR0 4NS, Croydon has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.93 per 1,000 population. This CR0 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 4NS, encompassing approximately 5105 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 4NS area, explore the CR0 4NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR0 4NS area, visit the CR0 4NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

CR0 4NS 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
  • Whitestone Way with total crimes: 6

PURLEY WAY, CR0 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime103.13400.00%
Other theft81.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.57500.00%
Public order51.180.00%
Robbery50.9866.67%
Shoplifting50.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-82.35%
Burglary30.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.931900.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.920.00%
Burglary63.330.00%
Shoplifting51.180.00%
Public order50.980.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery20.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1011.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.960.00%
Shoplifting81.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.570.00%
Drugs51.570.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Robbery40.980.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
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 arson10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.99-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour82.35100.00%
Vehicle crime51.57-28.57%
Shoplifting50.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Public order40.78-50.00%
Burglary30.78-62.50%
Other crime30.590.00%
Robbery30.59-40.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.1215.79%
Burglary84.31166.67%
Public order81.57-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.57-12.50%
Robbery51.37-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Other theft40.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-42.86%
Shoplifting30.78-70.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.4511.76%
Robbery143.7240.00%
Shoplifting102.7466.67%
Public order91.96350.00%
Vehicle crime81.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.57-41.67%
Other theft51.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-20.00%
Burglary30.78-57.14%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7170.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.3333.33%
Robbery102.3566.67%
Vehicle crime81.960.00%
Burglary71.57600.00%
Shoplifting61.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1866.67%
Other theft30.980.00%
Public order20.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.960.00%
Vehicle crime81.760.00%
Robbery61.570.00%
Shoplifting51.180.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 20241
April 202410
January 202412
December 202322
November 202319
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 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 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202417
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 4NS 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. Whitestone Way
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waddon
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turners Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Waddon Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Godson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Wandle Side
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Court Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Glen Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Penfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Jennett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Cabot Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Waddon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Alton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Epsom Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Waddon Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1