BETJEMAN CLOSE, CR5 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2LU

BETJEMAN CLOSE, CR5 2LU, Croydon has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2LU, encompassing approximately 1402 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR5 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mead Way with total crimes: 2
  • Southlands Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 1

BETJEMAN CLOSE, CR5 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.13250.00%
Other theft14.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.85100.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.28100.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9950.00%
Vehicle crime22.14100.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.43-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.570.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 2LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mead Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Southlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coulsdon Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marlpit Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stoneyfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B2030
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1