WICKHAM ROAD, CR0 8BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 8BA

WICKHAM ROAD, CR0 8BA, Croydon has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This CR0 8BA 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 8BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 8BA, encompassing approximately 1785 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

CR0 8BA 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

WICKHAM ROAD, CR0 8BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.36-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-55.56%
Public order22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1822.41350.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.08350.00%
Shoplifting45.04-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.44-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour47.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24-33.33%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.3655.56%
Other theft67.840.00%
Vehicle crime43.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2450.00%
Robbery21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting911.76350.00%
Vehicle crime45.04300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24-50.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Robbery11.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.20-20.00%
Burglary42.240.00%
Drugs32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Robbery21.120.00%
Shoplifting21.12-60.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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 offences57.28-50.00%
Shoplifting52.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.680.00%
Shoplifting45.600.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 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
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
September 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

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
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 8BA 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. The Vale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tanglewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Upper Shirley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Oaks Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. West Way Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shirley Oaks Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1