BRUCE DRIVE, CR2 8SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 8SL

BRUCE DRIVE, CR2 8SL, Croydon has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population. This CR2 8SL 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 8SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 8SL, encompassing approximately 3943 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CR2 8SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathfield Vale with total crimes: 4
  • Ingham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Freelands Avenue with total crimes: 2

BRUCE DRIVE, CR2 8SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.31-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8811.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.54125.00%
Vehicle crime62.280.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Burglary30.76-25.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 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 offences96.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28-20.00%
Burglary41.01100.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences97.10125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.28400.00%
Shoplifting41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.07-66.67%
Other theft41.270.00%
Shoplifting31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.83275.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.100.00%
Shoplifting41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 202315
August 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20236

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
October 20234
August 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
August 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Heathfield Vale
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ingham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Freelands Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pennycroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Herondale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ambleside Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Greville Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Kingsway Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Ingham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Heather Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1