MEDWAY CLOSE, CR0 7YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 7YG

MEDWAY CLOSE, CR0 7YG, Croydon has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.49 per 1,000 population. This CR0 7YG 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 7YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 7YG, encompassing approximately 3485 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 7YG area, explore the CR0 7YG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR0 7YG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longheath Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Grasmere Road with total crimes: 7
  • Stroud Green Way with total crimes: 5

MEDWAY CLOSE, CR0 7YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.3071.43%
Drugs43.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1533.33%
Shoplifting31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.47900.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.870.00%
Drugs42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.29-92.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.020.00%
Public order52.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.50185.71%
Anti-social behaviour85.7460.00%
Drugs82.30700.00%
Vehicle crime62.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72500.00%
Public order41.72100.00%
Robbery41.15300.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.75-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.01-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Public order20.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1633.33%
Public order62.30500.00%
Robbery41.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.60120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.72-33.33%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.040.00%
Vehicle crime62.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.720.00%
Other theft41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20241
April 202414
January 202420
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 7YG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longheath Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Grasmere Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stroud Green Way
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shoreham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Macclesfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ritchie Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Rosery
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Medway Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chaffinch Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Knole Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Coleridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Long Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bywood Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Luke'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Estcourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Woodside Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Chart Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Malling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Delamare Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1