CR5 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2BY

CR5 2BY, Croydon has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.70 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2BY, encompassing approximately 1980 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CR5 2BY 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

CR5 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.700.00%
Public order68.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0333.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.02-33.33%
Robbery32.020.00%
Theft from the person21.520.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.07900.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.050.00%
Other theft43.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.51-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.69350.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.55-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.550.00%
Other theft63.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.69-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson67.07200.00%
Public order43.03100.00%
Other theft22.02-60.00%
Shoplifting21.01-33.33%
Burglary21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.18325.00%
Other theft58.59150.00%
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Shoplifting32.020.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.020.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

Crime by Type

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

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 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202314
November 202317
October 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
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 2BY 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. Lion Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Woodcote Grove Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. South Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hillars Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Greenfield Link
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Asmar Close
    Total1
    Public order1