CR5 2YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2YY

CR5 2YY, Croydon has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.93 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2YY 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 2YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2YY, encompassing approximately 2166 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR5 2YY area, explore the CR5 2YY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR5 2YY area, visit the CR5 2YY 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: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CR5 2YY 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 2YY 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.3960.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6933.33%
Public order41.85100.00%
Robbery31.850.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%

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 offences58.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.54700.00%
Other theft33.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.46-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.00-9.09%
Shoplifting94.62350.00%
Other theft74.1540.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2325.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Public order10.46-66.67%

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 offences1117.08-26.67%
Other theft55.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Shoplifting21.38-33.33%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.16150.00%
Other theft56.92150.00%
Public order32.3150.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

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 offences610.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.230.00%
Vehicle crime64.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.770.00%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202412
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
March 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 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
September 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 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
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 2YY 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. Southwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fourth Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Mckenzie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Iron Railway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cartwright Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1