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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7ES

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7ES, Croydon has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 76.25 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7ES 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 7ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7ES, encompassing approximately 1849 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

CR7 7ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 16
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 9

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4176.2513.89%
Anti-social behaviour3122.1719.23%
Vehicle crime1316.76116.67%
Public order137.0330.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.0350.00%
Other theft94.87350.00%
Burglary74.87-46.15%
Theft from the person63.790.00%
Drugs63.240.00%
Robbery33.240.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3660.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2619.47-10.34%
Burglary1314.060.00%
Public order107.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.41200.00%
Vehicle crime63.24-53.85%
Drugs63.24100.00%
Robbery33.240.00%
Other theft21.62-77.78%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4875.71-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour2925.9670.59%
Vehicle crime1315.68-18.75%
Burglary137.03160.00%
Public order107.0325.00%
Other theft95.41-10.00%
Shoplifting64.87100.00%
Robbery33.2450.00%
Drugs31.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-71.43%
Theft from the person21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5671.92115.38%
Anti-social behaviour1730.286.25%
Vehicle crime169.1977.78%
Other theft108.65-16.67%
Public order85.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.33-22.22%
Burglary53.79-28.57%
Drugs52.70400.00%
Shoplifting32.70-25.00%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2651.37-49.02%
Anti-social behaviour1614.06-23.81%
Other theft128.6533.33%
Vehicle crime96.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.8712.50%
Burglary74.87600.00%
Public order43.79-42.86%
Shoplifting42.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.16100.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5165.984.08%
Anti-social behaviour2127.5861.54%
Vehicle crime1211.36-36.84%
Other theft96.49-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.87-11.11%
Public order74.3316.67%
Shoplifting63.79200.00%
Drugs33.24-25.00%
Robbery21.620.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4963.270.00%
Vehicle crime1926.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.270.00%
Other theft107.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.410.00%
Public order64.870.00%
Drugs43.240.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
April 202448
January 202456
December 202326
November 202351
October 202349

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202426
April 202429
January 202417
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202413
January 202416
December 20239
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 7ES 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. Elmwood Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Mayday Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Bensham Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Francis Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Fiveacre Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Singleton Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cameron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kelling Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodcroft Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kingswood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tirrell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Grace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Crossland Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Lakehall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Dunheved Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Ford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Harry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Englefield Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Constance Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Broad Green Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Jamaica Road
    Total1
    Other theft1