THORNTON CRESCENT, CR5 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 1LJ

THORNTON CRESCENT, CR5 1LJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This CR5 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR5 postcode area, which has experienced 105 crimes and a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR5 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 1LJ, encompassing approximately 1682 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR5 1LJ area, explore the CR5 1LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

CR5 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inwood Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Ellis Close with total crimes: 1
  • Goodenough Close with total crimes: 1

THORNTON CRESCENT, CR5 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.54-37.50%
Other theft22.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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 behaviour911.29800.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.35100.00%
Burglary14.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.35-20.00%
Public order12.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.94-37.50%
Other theft22.970.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences815.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.76-33.33%
Public order33.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1013.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.940.00%
Drugs15.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR5 1LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Inwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Ellis Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Goodenough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Goodenough Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tollers Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Curling Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lacey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coulsdon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Placehouse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1