SOUTHWOOD AVENUE, CR5 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2DT

SOUTHWOOD AVENUE, CR5 2DT, Croydon has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.27 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2DT, encompassing approximately 1576 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR5 2DT area, explore the CR5 2DT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR5 2DT area, visit the CR5 2DT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

CR5 2DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 3

SOUTHWOOD AVENUE, CR5 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1627.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.15-16.67%
Public order53.17150.00%
Other theft43.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Robbery31.900.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Drugs11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences612.0520.00%
Vehicle crime33.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-40.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Other theft21.27-60.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.9355.56%
Violence and sexual offences58.88-37.50%
Other theft53.17-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour53.170.00%
Robbery23.170.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-83.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1126.0110.00%
Shoplifting96.98350.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.71100.00%
Vehicle crime65.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.81400.00%
Possession of weapons13.170.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1015.86-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences46.34-50.00%
Public order22.54100.00%
Shoplifting21.27-50.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1219.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.61100.00%
Shoplifting45.070.00%
Robbery22.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.710.00%
Other theft42.540.00%
Public order12.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 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 20234

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting15
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 4. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Lion Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lynwood Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Southwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Appledown Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fourth Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Barrie Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1