BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7EN

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7EN, Croydon has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.87 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7EN 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 7EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7EN, encompassing approximately 2658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 7EN area, explore the CR7 7EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR7 7EN area, visit the CR7 7EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

CR7 7EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Mayday Road with total crimes: 9
  • Bensham Lane with total crimes: 5

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3539.872.94%
Anti-social behaviour2113.160.00%
Public order127.9071.43%
Vehicle crime104.51100.00%
Other theft73.76600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6350.00%
Theft from the person52.260.00%
Burglary41.88-60.00%
Drugs31.5050.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3432.353.03%
Anti-social behaviour2112.79-8.70%
Burglary107.90150.00%
Public order73.7616.67%
Vehicle crime52.63-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.880.00%
Drugs21.50-33.33%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Other theft10.75-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.36-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour2312.4121.05%
Vehicle crime128.659.09%
Other theft84.5114.29%
Public order63.0150.00%
Burglary42.26100.00%
Theft from the person31.500.00%
Drugs31.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4235.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1915.8046.15%
Vehicle crime117.1537.50%
Other theft74.1416.67%
Public order42.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-62.50%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Burglary21.13-50.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.08-52.27%
Anti-social behaviour137.90-7.14%
Vehicle crime84.89-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.01100.00%
Other theft63.010.00%
Burglary42.26300.00%
Public order41.50-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.50200.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.6010.00%
Anti-social behaviour1416.5575.00%
Vehicle crime95.27-18.18%
Public order73.3975.00%
Other theft62.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26-42.86%
Drugs31.50-25.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.590.00%
Vehicle crime1115.040.00%
Other theft84.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.010.00%
Drugs42.630.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
April 202433
January 202442
December 202321
November 202344
October 202340

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
April 202423
January 202419
December 202313
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Mayday Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bensham Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Francis Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cameron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Woodcroft Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingswood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tirrell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Grace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Crossland Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lakehall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Torridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Berne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pawson'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Harry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Englefield Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Jamaica Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Haslemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Fairgreen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Drugs1