CR2 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 8JU

CR2 8JU, Croydon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This CR2 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 8JU, encompassing approximately 2019 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR2 8JU area, explore the CR2 8JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR2 8JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Way with total crimes: 4
  • Pixton Way with total crimes: 3
  • Heathfield Vale with total crimes: 3

CR2 8JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Drugs21.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.8812.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.46-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.48-20.00%
Drugs11.980.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.50-75.00%

In April 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 behaviour916.8480.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.460.00%
Vehicle crime53.96400.00%
Burglary42.48100.00%
Other theft31.98200.00%
Other crime21.49100.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.39-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.9625.00%
Public order22.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8937.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.45100.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4060.00%
Public order33.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-71.43%
Burglary20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-60.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.89133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.47-54.55%
Vehicle crime52.48150.00%
Other theft22.480.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Heather Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Pixton Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Heathfield Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Pennycroft
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Copse View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lomond Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Sorrel Bank
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Bellfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Inglewood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Farnborough Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Swallowdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friars Wood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1