LINDEN AVENUE, CR7 7DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7DW

LINDEN AVENUE, CR7 7DW, Croydon has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7DW 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 7DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7DW, encompassing approximately 5658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 7DW area, explore the CR7 7DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CR7 7DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elliott Road with total crimes: 5
  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Nutfield Place with total crimes: 4

LINDEN AVENUE, CR7 7DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.66-10.00%
Vehicle crime163.1845.45%
Anti-social behaviour102.83-33.33%
Drugs61.770.00%
Other theft51.060.00%
Public order40.88300.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.495.26%
Anti-social behaviour153.53114.29%
Vehicle crime112.6583.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.9440.00%
Other theft51.24150.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4811.76%
Anti-social behaviour73.36-56.25%
Vehicle crime61.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0625.00%
Public order40.88300.00%
Other theft20.71-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.96-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour163.0014.29%
Vehicle crime82.8333.33%
Robbery51.41150.00%
Other theft50.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-42.86%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.18-80.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.36-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4716.67%
Vehicle crime61.24-40.00%
Burglary51.06150.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.3142.86%
Violence and sexual offences193.53-24.00%
Vehicle crime103.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7750.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.47-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-42.86%
Other theft40.71-55.56%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Theft from the person20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.710.00%
Other theft93.530.00%
Vehicle crime81.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.410.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 202310
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
November 20232
October 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202418
January 202420
December 202319
November 202317
October 202319
September 202319
August 202325
July 202320

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 202316
October 202314
September 202320
August 202314
July 202321

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

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

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20239

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 7DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elliott Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Braemar Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nutfield Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brook Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heathview Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bennington Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Quadrant Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 11. Brigstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Warlingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lyndhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Winterbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bridport Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Carew Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Bellevue Park
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kenley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Foxley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Melfort Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Sandfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1