THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 6BB

THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BB, Croydon has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.08 per 1,000 population. This CR7 6BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR7 6BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 6BB, encompassing approximately 2324 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CR7 6BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colvin Road with total crimes: 6
  • Dunheved Close with total crimes: 4
  • Thornton Road with total crimes: 4

THORNTON ROAD, CR7 6BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.08-38.89%
Vehicle crime104.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.30-25.00%
Other theft43.87300.00%
Drugs41.72-20.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Burglary21.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.7433.33%
Drugs55.16400.00%
Vehicle crime52.15-28.57%
Burglary42.150.00%
Public order31.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Other theft11.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.37-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour97.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime73.87-50.00%
Other theft43.0133.33%
Burglary41.720.00%
Theft from the person21.72100.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Robbery10.86-83.33%
Drugs10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.8415.79%
Vehicle crime149.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.02-53.85%
Robbery65.16500.00%
Public order42.58-60.00%
Burglary41.72-33.33%
Drugs31.720.00%
Other theft31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2634.4273.33%
Violence and sexual offences1911.19-9.52%
Public order108.17100.00%
Vehicle crime74.30-12.50%
Burglary63.01200.00%
Other theft42.580.00%
Drugs31.7250.00%
Theft from the person21.29100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.030.00%
Vehicle crime86.450.00%
Public order53.440.00%
Other theft42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20249
January 202412
December 202326
November 202315

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
April 202418
January 202422
December 202319
November 202321

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20247
January 202414
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colvin Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Dunheved Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Thornton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dunheved Road West
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Broughton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Lancing Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cecil Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Peall Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Trafford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Blakemore Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dunheved Road North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brading Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Aurelia Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Limpsfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gonville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Furtherfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Marden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Southwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Thornton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Songhurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1