WELLS CLOSE, CR2 7ZQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 7ZQ

WELLS CLOSE, CR2 7ZQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This CR2 7ZQ 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 7ZQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 7ZQ, encompassing approximately 5542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR2 7ZQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Copse with total crimes: 5
  • South Park Hill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Upland Road with total crimes: 3

WELLS CLOSE, CR2 7ZQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.5033.33%
Drugs102.1766.67%
Vehicle crime51.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.620.00%
Drugs61.44500.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.180.00%

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 offences20.90-75.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.440.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-25.00%
Shoplifting41.08300.00%
Robbery30.72-25.00%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Drugs20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.44-20.00%
Public order51.4466.67%
Robbery40.90-20.00%
Drugs40.72300.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.76-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour101.8066.67%
Other theft71.80133.33%
Robbery51.26150.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-50.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8662.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0833.33%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.800.00%
Vehicle crime61.440.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20242
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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