CR2 7YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 7YB

CR2 7YB, Croydon has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This CR2 7YB 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 7YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 7YB, encompassing approximately 3834 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CR2 7YB 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

CR2 7YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1012.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.61-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences92.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.35133.33%
Vehicle crime51.83150.00%
Robbery31.300.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Burglary10.52-75.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.130.00%
Drugs62.87500.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.260.00%

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 offences21.30-83.33%
Burglary10.52-75.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-61.54%
Burglary41.300.00%
Robbery41.04-50.00%
Public order41.0433.33%
Other theft41.04300.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.17-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.6918.18%
Robbery83.3960.00%
Vehicle crime52.0925.00%
Burglary41.30-20.00%
Shoplifting41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Public order30.78-50.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.385.26%
Anti-social behaviour115.2237.50%
Public order62.870.00%
Burglary51.560.00%
Robbery51.30400.00%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.9911.76%
Anti-social behaviour84.95-33.33%
Public order62.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56400.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.430.00%
Vehicle crime63.130.00%
Shoplifting51.560.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20242
April 202412
January 202418
December 202320
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20245
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 7YB 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. Birdhurst Rise
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Galloway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cliffe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Drovers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Croydon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Muggeridge Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Birdhurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Dittoncroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Campion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rosamund Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ledbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bartlett Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Blunt Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. St Peter'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Wells Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1