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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7ET

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7ET, Croydon has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.69 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7ET 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 7ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7ET, encompassing approximately 2997 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

CR7 7ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Brigstock Road with total crimes: 11
  • Bensham Lane with total crimes: 5

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.693.03%
Anti-social behaviour1711.3413.33%
Public order105.6742.86%
Vehicle crime93.34200.00%
Other theft93.00800.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0050.00%
Drugs32.0050.00%
Theft from the person31.00200.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Robbery10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.6913.79%
Anti-social behaviour1511.010.00%
Public order75.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Burglary31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-75.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Other theft10.67-88.89%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.02-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour159.67-6.25%
Vehicle crime125.0033.33%
Other theft94.0080.00%
Public order73.0040.00%
Theft from the person32.340.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.6971.43%
Anti-social behaviour1612.01128.57%
Vehicle crime95.3450.00%
Other theft53.00-16.67%
Public order51.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6725.00%
Burglary21.67-50.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.35-51.16%
Anti-social behaviour77.01-56.25%
Vehicle crime62.34-33.33%
Other theft62.0050.00%
Public order52.000.00%
Burglary41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3333.33%
Possession of weapons21.33100.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.692.38%
Anti-social behaviour1614.34220.00%
Vehicle crime95.34-25.00%
Public order53.0025.00%
Other theft41.67-50.00%
Drugs41.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-62.50%
Robbery21.00100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.020.00%
Vehicle crime1214.010.00%
Other theft84.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.670.00%
Drugs52.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.670.00%
Public order41.670.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202433
April 202429
January 202436
December 202321
November 202343
October 202342

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202415
January 202416
December 20237
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 7ET 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. Brigstock Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bensham Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodcroft Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nutfield Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lakehall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Torridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bletchingley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pitt Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Berne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Pawson'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Harry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Jamaica Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Haslemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Fairgreen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Boswell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1