WARD CLOSE, CR2 7JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 7JZ

WARD CLOSE, CR2 7JZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This CR2 7JZ 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 7JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 7JZ, encompassing approximately 5102 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR2 7JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Copse with total crimes: 5
  • Birdhurst Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Croham Road with total crimes: 3

WARD CLOSE, CR2 7JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.6850.00%
Drugs81.7660.00%
Vehicle crime51.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.180.00%
Drugs50.98400.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.200.00%

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 offences20.98-66.67%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.74-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-20.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1022.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.1625.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9050.00%
Drugs41.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-55.56%
Robbery30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.88200.00%
Other theft71.76133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.740.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20242
April 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beech Copse
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Birdhurst Rise
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Croham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. South Croydon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Muggeridge Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Birdhurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Burway Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Selsdon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Campden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Peter'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Ward Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wells Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Birchend Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1