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

Overview of Crime in CR0 8EA

WICKHAM ROAD, CR0 8EA, Croydon has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.30 per 1,000 population. This CR0 8EA 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 8EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 8EA, encompassing approximately 1695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR0 8EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eresby Drive with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Oak Gardens with total crimes: 2

WICKHAM ROAD, CR0 8EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.30-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson912.38350.00%
Other theft95.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3166.67%
Possession of weapons12.950.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.413.57%
Anti-social behaviour317.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.1812.00%
Vehicle crime416.51-20.00%
Other theft22.36-77.78%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Burglary21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.48-7.41%
Other theft914.74125.00%
Vehicle crime55.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.95100.00%
Public order32.3650.00%
Robbery21.770.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.59125.00%
Other theft415.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-50.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-83.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.0850.00%
Other theft63.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime53.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.950.00%
Robbery32.3650.00%
Public order21.77-60.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.480.00%
Other theft914.1528.57%
Public order55.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.3633.33%
Robbery22.360.00%
Theft from the person11.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.840.00%
Public order814.150.00%
Other theft74.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Theft from the person21.770.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
April 202428
January 202425
December 202327
November 202312
October 202324
September 202324

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 8EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eresby Drive
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oak Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Pond Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Bushey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Alders
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1