EDWARD ROAD, CR5 2NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2NQ

EDWARD ROAD, CR5 2NQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.31 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2NQ 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 2NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2NQ, encompassing approximately 2122 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR5 2NQ area, explore the CR5 2NQ 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: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

CR5 2NQ 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

EDWARD ROAD, CR5 2NQ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.5420.00%
Public order62.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8333.33%
Robbery31.880.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.60700.00%
Other theft33.770.00%
Robbery21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.47-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.840.00%
Shoplifting95.18350.00%
Other theft74.2440.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.96-38.89%
Other theft55.1825.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41200.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Shoplifting21.41-33.33%
Burglary20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.90200.00%
Vehicle crime48.480.00%
Other theft41.88100.00%
Public order31.8850.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Robbery21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202414
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 202318
October 20236

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 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR5 2NQ 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. South Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Fourth Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Iron Railway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cartwright Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hillars Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Greenfield Link
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Asmar Close
    Total1
    Public order1