CR2 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 8LA

CR2 8LA, Croydon has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This CR2 8LA 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 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 8LA, encompassing approximately 2382 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR2 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Addington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dulverton Road with total crimes: 2

CR2 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.81100.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.720.00%
Shoplifting21.26-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-60.00%
Burglary20.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.65150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1066.67%
Burglary42.10300.00%
Robbery31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68200.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-57.14%
Shoplifting21.26-66.67%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.42-83.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.1740.00%
Shoplifting62.94200.00%
Burglary62.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.520.00%
Public order22.10-33.33%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.39400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.10-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Shoplifting21.26-60.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.91100.00%
Shoplifting52.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10300.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.680.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Addington Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Dulverton Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Selsdon Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Queenhill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Byron Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ferns Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Endsleigh Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Greystone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Benhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1