NEWARK ROAD, CR2 6HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 6HQ

NEWARK ROAD, CR2 6HQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6HQ 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 6HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6HQ, encompassing approximately 5707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR2 6HQ 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

NEWARK ROAD, CR2 6HQ 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.71125.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.15100.00%
Other theft32.100.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.40-33.33%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.38-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.58-50.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.36140.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.100.00%
Vehicle crime42.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order30.5350.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1833.33%
Shoplifting72.10600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-64.29%
Vehicle crime50.8825.00%
Other theft30.88-62.50%
Robbery20.53-60.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.45-30.77%
Other theft81.5860.00%
Robbery51.40400.00%
Vehicle crime40.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Burglary20.35-60.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.280.00%
Other theft51.230.00%
Burglary50.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20246
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 6HQ 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Marlborough Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Avondale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Junction Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crunden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Selsdon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newark Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sanderstead Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Birchend Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bynes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1