CR2 6NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 6NU

CR2 6NU, Croydon has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.70 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6NU 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 6NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6NU, encompassing approximately 2415 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR2 6NU area, explore the CR2 6NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR2 6NU area, visit the CR2 6NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

CR2 6NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Davenant Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ledbury Road with total crimes: 6

CR2 6NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1632.70433.33%
Violence and sexual offences156.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.21-6.67%
Vehicle crime85.80700.00%
Drugs63.31500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4866.67%
Burglary42.07100.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Robbery31.24200.00%
Public order31.24-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.287.14%
Public order76.2175.00%
Other crime32.90-25.00%
Other theft31.24-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Shoplifting31.24-62.50%
Burglary21.24-33.33%
Robbery10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1423.1816.67%
Other theft85.80100.00%
Shoplifting83.31166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.31-55.56%
Vehicle crime53.310.00%
Public order42.07300.00%
Other crime41.660.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 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 offences1824.01-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.4533.33%
Vehicle crime54.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.070.00%
Other theft42.07-20.00%
Robbery41.66-20.00%
Shoplifting31.66-62.50%
Burglary31.24-25.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.8156.25%
Anti-social behaviour910.350.00%
Shoplifting83.73-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.3125.00%
Robbery52.07150.00%
Other theft52.07400.00%
Public order42.07-42.86%
Burglary41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime31.66-25.00%
Theft from the person21.240.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.42-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour96.62-10.00%
Shoplifting93.73-35.71%
Public order73.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.66-55.56%
Drugs31.66200.00%
Burglary31.24-57.14%
Robbery21.240.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.560.00%
Shoplifting147.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.800.00%
Vehicle crime94.140.00%
Burglary73.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202414
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
April 20248
January 202418
December 202325
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 1 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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Davenant Road
    Total8
    Drugs5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ledbury Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brafferton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Duppas Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hillside Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bramley Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashley Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Southbridge Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Tanfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Denning Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bramley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Ledbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. South End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Southbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dering Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dering Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Whitstable Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Waldronhyrst
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grindall Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cosedge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Violet Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Whitgift Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1