FARNBOROUGH AVENUE, CR2 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 8HJ

FARNBOROUGH AVENUE, CR2 8HJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This CR2 8HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR2 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR2 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 8HJ, encompassing approximately 2809 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

CR2 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathfield Vale with total crimes: 4
  • Inglewood with total crimes: 3
  • Farnborough Crescent with total crimes: 2

FARNBOROUGH AVENUE, CR2 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.54-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences82.85-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.85-57.14%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.59116.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.63-10.00%
Vehicle crime73.200.00%
Other theft42.49300.00%
Burglary31.42-25.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.5620.00%
Burglary42.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.3277.78%
Anti-social behaviour55.69150.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.20400.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-71.43%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.5475.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime52.14150.00%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 202410
December 202316
November 20239
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heathfield Vale
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Inglewood
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farnborough Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ingham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Freelands Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shepherds Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pennycroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Friars Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Herondale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ambleside Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ingham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Heather Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broadcoombe
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Copse View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lomond Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1