MELVILLE AVENUE, CR2 7HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 7HZ

MELVILLE AVENUE, CR2 7HZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.88 per 1,000 population. This CR2 7HZ 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 7HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 7HZ, encompassing approximately 1288 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR2 7HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Campden Road with total crimes: 2
  • Croham Park Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Binfield Road with total crimes: 1

MELVILLE AVENUE, CR2 7HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.43300.00%
Vehicle crime13.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.780.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.880.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other theft11.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary310.090.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-33.33%
Other crime11.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-33.33%
Public order21.550.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.210.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Theft from the person12.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20242
October 20232

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

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July 20241
November 20231

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

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April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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November 20232

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

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November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Campden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Croham Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Binfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Melville Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1