CR5 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 3LJ

CR5 3LJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population. This CR5 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 3LJ, encompassing approximately 2069 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR5 3LJ area, explore the CR5 3LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR5 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Malcolm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lion Green Road with total crimes: 2

CR5 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.1550.00%
Public order32.90200.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Robbery31.450.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-80.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft11.450.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.87-30.00%
Shoplifting63.3820.00%
Other theft22.90-71.43%
Robbery20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.85150.00%
Other theft74.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3825.00%
Vehicle crime52.4225.00%
Shoplifting52.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft514.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Vehicle crime41.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.93300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.93-55.56%
Burglary21.930.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.0550.00%
Other theft54.3525.00%
Vehicle crime42.420.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.670.00%
Other theft42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 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 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 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
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Malcolm Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lion Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fourth Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Turner Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mckenzie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Iron Railway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cartwright Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1