LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 6AW

LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AW, Croydon has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.43 per 1,000 population. This CR7 6AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR7 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR7 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 6AW, encompassing approximately 5052 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 6AW area, explore the CR7 6AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)

CR7 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 12
  • Thornton Row with total crimes: 10
  • Dunheved Road North with total crimes: 8

LONDON ROAD, CR7 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.433.45%
Anti-social behaviour205.94-13.04%
Vehicle crime83.96-61.90%
Robbery61.580.00%
Burglary51.190.00%
Other theft50.99-16.67%
Public order50.9966.67%
Shoplifting20.99-33.33%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.74-4.17%
Vehicle crime214.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.16100.00%
Other theft61.5820.00%
Robbery61.19100.00%
Public order31.19-80.00%
Shoplifting30.59-50.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.6026.09%
Anti-social behaviour245.7414.29%
Public order154.75114.29%
Vehicle crime72.9740.00%
Shoplifting61.39500.00%
Other theft51.19-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Possession of weapons30.7950.00%
Robbery30.59-25.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.44-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.5510.53%
Other theft84.1633.33%
Public order71.58133.33%
Vehicle crime51.39-28.57%
Robbery40.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.454.17%
Anti-social behaviour194.95-5.00%
Vehicle crime73.76-46.15%
Other theft61.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-64.29%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Public order30.59-50.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.61-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour204.7517.65%
Criminal damage and arson143.9640.00%
Vehicle crime132.7762.50%
Public order62.570.00%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Other theft40.99-75.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.00-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour175.74-32.00%
Other theft163.366.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.17233.33%
Vehicle crime81.98-27.27%
Public order61.5850.00%
Shoplifting51.1966.67%
Drugs30.99-40.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.930.00%
Other theft154.950.00%
Vehicle crime112.970.00%
Drugs52.180.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202423
December 202324
November 202321
October 202319
September 202320
August 202317
July 202325

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202430
January 202429
December 202329
November 202323
October 202325
September 202324
August 202329
July 202335

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202421
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 202313
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234
August 202316
July 202315

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 202315
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202314
August 202310
July 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 6AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. London Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornton Row
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dunheved Road North
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Heathview Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willett Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Colvin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lyndhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Gonville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Blakemore Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Kirklees Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Silverleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Willett Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Broughton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1