SOUTH DRIVE, CR5 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2BJ

SOUTH DRIVE, CR5 2BJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.89 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2BJ, encompassing approximately 1529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR5 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Malcolm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dobles Close with total crimes: 2

SOUTH DRIVE, CR5 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1622.890.00%
Vehicle crime310.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.96-50.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Robbery31.960.00%
Theft from the person21.960.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.12500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.920.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.31-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-88.89%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1425.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.16800.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.890.00%
Vehicle crime34.580.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.65-85.71%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.35350.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.89-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson34.58-50.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.93-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson68.50500.00%
Public order43.92100.00%
Other theft22.62-60.00%
Shoplifting21.31-33.33%
Burglary11.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.27250.00%
Other theft59.16400.00%
Vehicle crime33.270.00%
Shoplifting31.960.00%
Robbery21.960.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
October 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
April 202414
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR5 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting15
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Dobles Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Woodcote Grove Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. South Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Fairfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1