SHIRLEY AVENUE, CR0 8SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR0 8SP

SHIRLEY AVENUE, CR0 8SP, Croydon has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This CR0 8SP 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 8SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR0 8SP, encompassing approximately 2656 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR0 8SP area, explore the CR0 8SP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CR0 8SP 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

SHIRLEY AVENUE, CR0 8SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.5325.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.88-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.39400.00%
Shoplifting41.88-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.79-7.14%
Vehicle crime44.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.51100.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting148.6655.56%
Vehicle crime25.270.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.02350.00%
Vehicle crime23.39-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.02300.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-50.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75-60.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR0 8SP 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. Shirley Oaks Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oxlip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Angelica Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Laburnum Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Poppy Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Honeysuckle Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Peabody Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1