PURLEY ROAD, CR2 6EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 6EZ

PURLEY ROAD, CR2 6EZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR2 postcode area, which has experienced 309 crimes and a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR2 6EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6EZ, encompassing approximately 5163 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR2 6EZ area, explore the CR2 6EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

CR2 6EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 5
  • St Augustine'S Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 3

PURLEY ROAD, CR2 6EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.49-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.55500.00%
Drugs61.160.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.740.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.000.00%
Drugs42.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.58200.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.55-23.08%
Other theft91.9450.00%
Public order41.7433.33%
Vehicle crime40.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.17-7.14%
Other theft62.520.00%
Vehicle crime61.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-60.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9140.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.71100.00%
Other theft61.9420.00%
Burglary41.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.130.00%
Burglary61.940.00%
Other theft51.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
June 20241
April 202411
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 6EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. St Augustine'S Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Marlborough Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Avondale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crunden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Redsan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brantwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Blenheim Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Haling Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sanderstead Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Darmaine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parrs Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Glossop Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kendall Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bynes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kensington Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1