UPPER SHIRLEY ROAD, CR0 5DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 5DZ

UPPER SHIRLEY ROAD, CR0 5DZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population. This CR0 5DZ 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 5DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 5DZ, encompassing approximately 1555 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 5DZ area, explore the CR0 5DZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

CR0 5DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • A232 with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Avenue with total crimes: 2

UPPER SHIRLEY ROAD, CR0 5DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.86-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-33.33%
Public order11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.93300.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.71600.00%
Shoplifting44.50-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.50-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour38.360.00%
Burglary11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.640.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.3655.56%
Other theft49.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5750.00%
Vehicle crime31.93-25.00%
Robbery21.93100.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.21350.00%
Vehicle crime45.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.570.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Robbery11.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary410.930.00%
Drugs32.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.93-60.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Shoplifting21.29-60.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.430.00%
Shoplifting53.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. A232
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nursery Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tanglewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Upper Shirley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Oaks Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shirley Oaks Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1