HOWARD ROAD, CR5 2EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2EB

HOWARD ROAD, CR5 2EB, Croydon has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.72 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2EB 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 2EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2EB, encompassing approximately 1218 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR5 2EB area, explore the CR5 2EB 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR5 2EB 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

HOWARD ROAD, CR5 2EB 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1628.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.280.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Robbery32.460.00%
Theft from the person22.460.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.64-66.67%
Burglary10.820.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.6750.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.460.00%
Burglary12.460.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.3455.56%
Violence and sexual offences611.49-14.29%
Vehicle crime24.920.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

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
Shoplifting919.70350.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.3975.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.74100.00%
Vehicle crime23.28100.00%
Other theft21.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Other theft21.64-50.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Shoplifting21.64-33.33%
Burglary11.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.34300.00%
Other theft49.85300.00%
Shoplifting33.280.00%
Robbery22.46100.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Other crime11.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.74-62.50%
Public order22.460.00%
Robbery11.640.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.060.00%
Shoplifting46.570.00%
Vehicle crime33.280.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
September 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 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 20233
September 20234

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20244
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR5 2EB 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. Woodcote Grove Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. South Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fairfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Appledown Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1