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

Overview of Crime in CR0 4RQ

PURLEY WAY, CR0 4RQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.39 per 1,000 population. This CR0 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 4RQ, encompassing approximately 928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CR0 4RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Imperial Way with total crimes: 12
  • Williams Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Waddon Way with total crimes: 1

PURLEY WAY, CR0 4RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft719.39600.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.54-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences46.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1128.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.85500.00%
Public order26.460.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.08-91.67%

In April 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 offences1235.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour812.93100.00%
Other theft78.620.00%
Vehicle crime37.54-25.00%
Public order23.230.00%
Shoplifting12.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences930.16-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour49.690.00%
Vehicle crime44.310.00%
Burglary34.310.00%
Robbery33.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.23-60.00%
Shoplifting22.15100.00%
Drugs12.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1937.70375.00%
Criminal damage and arson520.4666.67%
Other theft45.39300.00%
Other crime34.310.00%
Public order23.230.00%
Shoplifting12.150.00%
Robbery11.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences423.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime34.31-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.2350.00%
Public order23.230.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Robbery22.150.00%
Other theft12.150.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour726.930.00%
Vehicle crime77.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.310.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Drugs22.150.00%
Other theft12.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20248
January 20244
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 202319
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
April 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Imperial Way
    Total12
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Williams Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Waddon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Burgos Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1