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

Overview of Crime in CR7 6YL

LONDON ROAD, CR7 6YL, Croydon has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.95 per 1,000 population. This CR7 6YL 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 6YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 6YL, encompassing approximately 5069 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)

CR7 6YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 12
  • Thornton Row with total crimes: 10
  • Dunheved Road North with total crimes: 8

LONDON ROAD, CR7 6YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.953.12%
Anti-social behaviour226.51-4.35%
Vehicle crime94.34-55.00%
Burglary61.780.00%
Robbery61.180.00%
Other theft51.18-16.67%
Public order50.990.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.506.67%
Anti-social behaviour236.310.00%
Vehicle crime204.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.94125.00%
Other theft61.780.00%
Robbery61.1850.00%
Public order51.18-68.75%
Shoplifting30.99-50.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.91-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour235.924.55%
Public order164.54128.57%
Vehicle crime83.1633.33%
Other theft61.58-33.33%
Shoplifting61.18500.00%
Possession of weapons41.18100.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7933.33%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.5514.81%
Anti-social behaviour226.1115.79%
Other theft94.3450.00%
Public order71.78133.33%
Vehicle crime61.38-25.00%
Robbery41.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.33-17.39%
Vehicle crime83.75-38.46%
Other theft61.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-68.75%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Public order30.59-62.50%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.39-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.32-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour235.3321.05%
Criminal damage and arson164.5460.00%
Vehicle crime133.168.33%
Public order82.5614.29%
Shoplifting51.580.00%
Other theft30.99-81.25%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.10-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour196.31-26.92%
Other theft163.756.67%
Vehicle crime123.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.37100.00%
Public order71.9716.67%
Shoplifting51.3866.67%
Drugs30.99-40.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.300.00%
Other theft155.130.00%
Vehicle crime122.960.00%
Public order62.370.00%
Drugs51.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 202423
December 202323
November 202322
October 202319
September 202323
August 202319
July 202326

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202433
January 202432
December 202330
November 202331
October 202327
September 202327
August 202332
July 202337

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202420
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 202313
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233
August 202316
July 202315

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20245
December 202316
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202316
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
November 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornton Row
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dunheved Road North
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Heathview Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Frant Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Willett Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Colvin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kingswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lyndhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Gonville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Blakemore Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Kirklees Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Silverleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Willett Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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