WHARFEDALE GARDENS, CR7 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 6LA

WHARFEDALE GARDENS, CR7 6LA, Croydon has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.31 per 1,000 population. This CR7 6LA 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 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 6LA, encompassing approximately 2948 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-58.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR7 6LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 5
  • Kilmartin Avenue with total crimes: 5

WHARFEDALE GARDENS, CR7 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.31-58.06%
Anti-social behaviour134.41-23.53%
Other theft84.410.00%
Vehicle crime72.71-50.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Robbery31.0250.00%
Burglary21.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3129.8540.91%
Anti-social behaviour1710.5121.43%
Vehicle crime145.77133.33%
Other theft84.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7150.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Public order31.3650.00%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.03175.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.4627.27%
Vehicle crime64.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Other theft41.3633.33%
Public order21.360.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.21-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences83.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime32.71-25.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Robbery21.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.78-30.00%
Vehicle crime44.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-33.33%
Robbery31.3650.00%
Public order31.02-40.00%
Other theft21.02-77.78%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2026.4517.65%
Violence and sexual offences206.785.26%
Other theft96.7812.50%
Vehicle crime83.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7120.00%
Public order52.0325.00%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Theft from the person21.36100.00%
Robbery20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.42-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.4454.55%
Vehicle crime85.77-38.46%
Other theft82.71-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.71150.00%
Robbery41.7033.33%
Public order41.3633.33%
Burglary31.360.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.400.00%
Vehicle crime136.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.410.00%
Other theft93.730.00%
Robbery33.050.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202414
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202431
December 202322
November 20238
October 202320
September 202320
August 202319
July 202320

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202417
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314
September 202320
August 202317
July 202311

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kintyre Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Heathview Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Headcorn Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winterbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Tall Trees
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Pollards Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Somerset Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Melrose Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Oaklands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Walden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lonsdale Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pollards Hill North
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. A23
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Headcorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leander Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1