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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7EQ

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7EQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.15 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7EQ 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 7EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7EQ, encompassing approximately 4241 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR7 7EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brigstock Road with total crimes: 11
  • Kynaston Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bensham Lane with total crimes: 5

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.1521.74%
Anti-social behaviour196.60-9.52%
Vehicle crime84.48100.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Burglary30.940.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.420.00%
Vehicle crime44.950.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.41-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-91.30%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.92666.67%
Anti-social behaviour185.420.00%
Vehicle crime104.240.00%
Drugs62.3650.00%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs44.01300.00%
Public order30.94-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-87.50%
Robbery20.710.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.2141.18%
Anti-social behaviour175.6670.00%
Vehicle crime124.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.83500.00%
Public order51.4125.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Other theft30.71-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.50-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour104.01-54.55%
Vehicle crime62.36-25.00%
Other theft61.41200.00%
Public order41.410.00%
Robbery40.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Drugs10.47-83.33%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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 offences3121.22-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour227.3157.14%
Vehicle crime85.19-27.27%
Robbery81.890.00%
Drugs61.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-50.00%
Public order40.9433.33%
Other theft20.94-60.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.020.00%
Vehicle crime113.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.590.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Drugs41.180.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
May 20242
April 202423
March 20243
January 202424
December 202317
November 202331
October 202334

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202418
January 202417
December 202310
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202410
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20246
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brigstock Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Kynaston Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bensham Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nutfield Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lakehall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Torridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seneca Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elliott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bletchingley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pitt Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Berne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bennington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Swain Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Ford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haslemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Fairgreen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Boswell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Kemsing Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Foxley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Nutfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Woodcote Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bensham Manor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1