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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7EU

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7EU, Croydon has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.81 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7EU 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 7EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7EU, encompassing approximately 2022 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

CR7 7EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 9
  • Mayday Road with total crimes: 9

BENSHAM LANE, CR7 7EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4059.8117.65%
Anti-social behaviour2119.775.00%
Public order1310.3830.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.4350.00%
Other theft94.45350.00%
Vehicle crime84.4533.33%
Burglary63.95-40.00%
Theft from the person52.970.00%
Drugs42.47-33.33%
Robbery31.980.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3449.43-24.44%
Anti-social behaviour2016.81-20.00%
Public order109.890.00%
Burglary104.94-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.94500.00%
Vehicle crime62.97-50.00%
Drugs62.97100.00%
Robbery32.9750.00%
Other theft21.48-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4563.27-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour2522.2456.25%
Vehicle crime1212.36-14.29%
Burglary115.93120.00%
Public order105.4425.00%
Other theft94.94-10.00%
Shoplifting64.45100.00%
Drugs32.970.00%
Theft from the person21.48100.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5562.78111.54%
Anti-social behaviour1627.190.00%
Vehicle crime147.9155.56%
Other theft106.92-9.09%
Public order84.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.95-22.22%
Burglary53.46-28.57%
Drugs32.47200.00%
Shoplifting31.48-25.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.99-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

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 offences2646.47-49.02%
Anti-social behaviour1612.85-23.81%
Other theft117.9122.22%
Vehicle crime95.44-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson94.4528.57%
Burglary74.45600.00%
Public order43.46-42.86%
Shoplifting41.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.98100.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 offences5158.824.08%
Anti-social behaviour2125.2161.54%
Vehicle crime1110.38-38.89%
Other theft95.44-10.00%
Public order74.4516.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.46-22.22%
Shoplifting63.46200.00%
Drugs22.97-50.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4957.340.00%
Vehicle crime1824.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.900.00%
Other theft106.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.940.00%
Public order64.450.00%
Drugs42.970.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
April 202445
January 202455
December 202326
November 202351
October 202349

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
April 202425
January 202416
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202412
January 202414
December 20239
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 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 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 202411
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

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 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
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 7EU 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. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mayday Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Bensham Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Francis Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Fiveacre Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cameron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kelling Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodcroft Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingswood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tirrell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Grace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Crossland Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Lakehall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Dunheved Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Ford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Harry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Englefield Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Constance Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Broad Green Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Jamaica Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Fairgreen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1