LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 6BJ

LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.16 per 1,000 population. This CR7 6BJ 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 6BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 6BJ, encompassing approximately 2965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

CR7 6BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colvin Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Willett Road with total crimes: 4

LIMPSFIELD AVENUE, CR7 6BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.16-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.04-30.77%
Vehicle crime73.04250.00%
Burglary52.3666.67%
Other theft51.69400.00%
Drugs51.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8018.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.38100.00%
Public order43.37100.00%
Burglary31.3550.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.79-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.69-63.64%
Burglary21.350.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Robbery10.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.1940.00%
Vehicle crime114.72450.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.71-65.00%
Robbery52.36400.00%
Drugs31.690.00%
Public order31.01-57.14%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2016.5225.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.74-44.44%
Public order73.370.00%
Burglary32.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-60.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.8512.50%
Anti-social behaviour166.0723.08%
Vehicle crime55.40-28.57%
Other crime21.69100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.400.00%
Vehicle crime74.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.360.00%
Robbery31.690.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20245
January 20247
December 202320
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202411
January 202414
December 202310
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 6BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Colvin Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Willett Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thornton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Silverleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Willett Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Peall Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kirklees Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Aurelia Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mayfield Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Limpsfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gonville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Marden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1