CR2 6WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 6WG

CR2 6WG, Croydon has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This CR2 6WG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR2 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

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

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

CR2 6WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sumner Road with total crimes: 10
  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

CR2 6WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour18NA0.00%
Public order9NA800.00%
Shoplifting6NA0.00%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1NA-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences16NA1500.00%
Vehicle crime11NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA0.00%
Other theft5NA0.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-93.75%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17NA-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences16NA0.00%
Vehicle crime13NA85.71%
Shoplifting11NA-63.33%
Other theft7NA-30.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Drugs4NA300.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Public order3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting30NA25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21NA90.91%
Violence and sexual offences16NA-27.27%
Other theft10NA233.33%
Vehicle crime7NA-12.50%
Robbery4NA-20.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-50.00%
Theft from the person2NA-33.33%
Public order2NA-60.00%
Drugs1NA-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24NA-31.43%
Violence and sexual offences22NA-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour11NA-35.29%
Vehicle crime8NA0.00%
Drugs6NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Robbery5NA-16.67%
Public order5NA400.00%
Burglary4NA100.00%
Theft from the person3NA200.00%
Other theft3NA-25.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35NA250.00%
Violence and sexual offences28NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17NA70.00%
Vehicle crime8NA60.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA20.00%
Robbery6NA100.00%
Other theft4NA-42.86%
Drugs3NA-57.14%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In September 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 offences14NA-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour10NA-23.08%
Shoplifting10NA-16.67%
Drugs7NA250.00%
Other theft7NA75.00%
Vehicle crime5NA-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-44.44%
Public order3NA200.00%
Robbery3NA-25.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour13NA0.00%
Shoplifting12NA0.00%
Vehicle crime11NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237
August 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202416
March 20241
January 202416
December 202316
November 202322
October 202328
September 202314
August 202322

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202425
January 202411
December 202330
November 202324
October 202335
September 202310
August 202312

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202410
January 202417
December 202321
November 202311
October 202317
September 202310
August 202313

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235
August 20239

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235
August 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sumner Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Eastney Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Denmead Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Bute Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Watteau Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Enterprise Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turners Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vanguard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gardeners Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Sumner Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Sumner Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Euston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Albion Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Leighton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hatton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Croydon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Addington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chapman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trafalgar Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Waddon Marsh (Tram Stop)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1