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

Overview of Crime in CR7 6EQ

LONDON ROAD, CR7 6EQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.57 per 1,000 population. This CR7 6EQ 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 6EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 6EQ, encompassing approximately 5122 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

CR7 6EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 10
  • Alma Place with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

LONDON ROAD, CR7 6EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.5711.11%
Anti-social behaviour183.9020.00%
Vehicle crime103.51233.33%
Other theft81.95700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.56133.33%
Public order61.370.00%
Burglary41.17-33.33%
Drugs40.7833.33%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Robbery30.59200.00%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.51-16.67%
Burglary62.9320.00%
Public order61.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-75.00%
Robbery10.59-83.33%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour184.69-14.29%
Vehicle crime123.51-42.86%
Robbery62.340.00%
Burglary51.170.00%
Other theft50.98-16.67%
Public order50.9866.67%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.527.69%
Anti-social behaviour215.47-4.55%
Vehicle crime214.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.10100.00%
Other theft61.5650.00%
Robbery61.17100.00%
Public order31.17-76.92%
Shoplifting30.59-50.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.7618.18%
Anti-social behaviour225.0810.00%
Public order134.29160.00%
Vehicle crime72.5440.00%
Shoplifting61.37500.00%
Other theft41.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.78100.00%
Possession of weapons30.7850.00%
Robbery30.59-25.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.66-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.2911.11%
Other theft63.900.00%
Vehicle crime51.17-37.50%
Public order50.9866.67%
Robbery40.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.880.00%
Vehicle crime83.510.00%
Other theft61.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202418
January 202421
December 202322
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
April 202424
January 202428
December 202326
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 202313
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202412
January 202421
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Alma Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heathview Road
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Colvin Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kingswood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nutfield Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Willett Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bletchingley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyndhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Silverleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Willett Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Thornton Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Broughton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 15. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kirklees Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trafford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Blakemore Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Beverstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Langdale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Redford Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Limpsfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Gonville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1