THE DRIVE, CR5 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2BL

THE DRIVE, CR5 2BL, Croydon has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.36 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2BL, encompassing approximately 898 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR5 2BL area, explore the CR5 2BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CR5 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodcrest Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dobles Close with total crimes: 2
  • Milestone Drive with total crimes: 1

THE DRIVE, CR5 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime513.36150.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.57-50.00%
Burglary12.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.58300.00%
Burglary24.450.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.11-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.13300.00%
Vehicle crime34.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.340.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Drugs11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-90.91%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.7183.33%
Anti-social behaviour512.240.00%
Burglary35.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.340.00%
Vehicle crime13.34-66.67%
Public order11.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.47500.00%
Vehicle crime36.68200.00%
Public order23.34100.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.900.00%
Vehicle crime14.450.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 202311
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodcrest Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Dobles Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Milestone Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Woodcote Grove Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. South Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Fairfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Copse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1