CR7 6FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 6FA

CR7 6FA, Croydon has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.05 per 1,000 population. This CR7 6FA 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 6FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 6FA, encompassing approximately 3166 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 6FA area, explore the CR7 6FA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR7 6FA area, visit the CR7 6FA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-27.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (40.74% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)

CR7 6FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Midhurst Avenue with total crimes: 22
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 15

CR7 6FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5147.05-27.14%
Anti-social behaviour3816.1040.74%
Vehicle crime1312.00-35.00%
Burglary114.1157.14%
Public order103.47-16.67%
Shoplifting93.1680.00%
Other theft62.84-25.00%
Robbery41.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.26200.00%
Drugs20.95-50.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7052.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2722.10-3.57%
Vehicle crime208.5342.86%
Public order126.3220.00%
Other theft83.79-33.33%
Burglary72.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21-25.00%
Robbery61.89100.00%
Shoplifting51.8966.67%
Drugs41.58100.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.10-35.19%
Anti-social behaviour2811.05-3.45%
Vehicle crime148.8416.67%
Other theft124.429.09%
Public order103.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.16100.00%
Burglary72.5375.00%
Robbery32.21-25.00%
Shoplifting30.95-50.00%
Theft from the person20.95100.00%
Drugs20.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5444.213.85%
Anti-social behaviour2917.0516.00%
Vehicle crime129.16-40.00%
Other theft113.790.00%
Public order83.47100.00%
Drugs62.530.00%
Shoplifting61.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Robbery41.260.00%
Burglary41.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5242.63-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour2516.428.70%
Vehicle crime207.89122.22%
Other theft116.3283.33%
Drugs63.47200.00%
Burglary41.89-33.33%
Public order41.26-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-75.00%
Robbery41.26100.00%
Shoplifting31.26200.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5845.1641.46%
Anti-social behaviour2318.31-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.2677.78%
Public order155.0536.36%
Vehicle crime94.7450.00%
Burglary62.840.00%
Other theft61.89-45.45%
Other crime31.890.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Robbery20.63-50.00%
Drugs20.63-66.67%
Shoplifting10.63-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4137.89-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour2512.950.00%
Public order117.8957.14%
Other theft113.4722.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.4750.00%
Vehicle crime62.84-14.29%
Drugs61.89-53.85%
Shoplifting51.890.00%
Robbery41.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.26100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4337.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour2513.580.00%
Drugs137.890.00%
Other theft94.110.00%
Public order72.840.00%
Vehicle crime72.210.00%
Burglary62.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.890.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202438
January 202427
December 202328
November 202329
October 202325
September 202323
August 202325
July 202325

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236
July 20236

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234
September 202315
August 202311
July 20237

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202451
January 202470
December 202335
November 202354
October 202352
September 202358
August 202341
July 202343

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236
July 202313

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311
September 20236
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202420
December 202314
November 202312
October 202320
September 20239
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 202316
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Midhurst Avenue
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Campbell Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 4. Fiveacre Close
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Dunheved Road North
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Mayday Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Thornton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dunheved Road South
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Crossland Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dunheved Road West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lynton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodcroft Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Colvin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Kingswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ramsey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Furtherfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Marden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. York Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Wortley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lancing Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Donald Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Broughton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dunheved Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Keston Road
    Total1
    Burglary1