BIRDHURST AVENUE, CR2 7EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 7EU

BIRDHURST AVENUE, CR2 7EU, Croydon has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.87 per 1,000 population. This CR2 7EU 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 7EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 7EU, encompassing approximately 1855 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR2 7EU area, explore the CR2 7EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR2 7EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ledbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Temple Road with total crimes: 5
  • Beech Copse with total crimes: 5

BIRDHURST AVENUE, CR2 7EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1025.87-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.39-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson84.85300.00%
Drugs84.3133.33%
Vehicle crime54.31150.00%
Burglary22.70-33.33%
Robbery21.080.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.620.00%
Drugs66.47500.00%
Burglary33.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.70-85.71%
Burglary11.08-80.00%
Other theft10.54-83.33%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.26-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour77.55-36.36%
Other theft63.77100.00%
Burglary53.2366.67%
Public order52.70150.00%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Robbery31.62-25.00%
Drugs11.62-75.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.8683.33%
Drugs45.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Robbery42.160.00%
Burglary32.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.1115.79%
Burglary711.86133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.77-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.23-50.00%
Robbery42.1633.33%
Public order32.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.62200.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.8018.75%
Anti-social behaviour1410.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson87.55300.00%
Public order54.31-16.67%
Burglary32.70-25.00%
Robbery31.62200.00%
Drugs31.62200.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-90.91%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.620.00%
Vehicle crime116.470.00%
Public order65.930.00%
Burglary43.230.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
May 20242
April 202414
January 202422
December 202322
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 7EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ledbury Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Temple Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Beech Copse
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. South Park Hill Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dean Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Eden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birdhurst Rise
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brownlow Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Galloway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Spices Yard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chatsworth Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Croydon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Birdhurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Caroline Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Dittoncroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Campion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rosamund Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ledbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Blunt Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1