CR7 7FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7FA

CR7 7FA, Croydon has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.96 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7FA 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 7FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7FA, encompassing approximately 2392 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

CR7 7FA 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

CR7 7FA 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3440.9613.33%
Anti-social behaviour1914.21-20.83%
Vehicle crime117.9483.33%
Public order114.6057.14%
Other theft74.60600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9350.00%
Theft from the person42.510.00%
Burglary31.67-50.00%
Drugs31.2550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour2412.54-7.69%
Public order710.0316.67%
Vehicle crime62.93-60.00%
Burglary62.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.510.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Other theft10.84-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3039.29-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour2612.5436.84%
Vehicle crime1510.8750.00%
Other theft76.270.00%
Public order62.9350.00%
Theft from the person32.510.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.2090.00%
Anti-social behaviour1915.8811.76%
Vehicle crime107.9442.86%
Other theft74.1816.67%
Public order42.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-62.50%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.67-48.72%
Anti-social behaviour178.3621.43%
Criminal damage and arson87.10100.00%
Vehicle crime73.34-22.22%
Other theft62.93-14.29%
Burglary42.51100.00%
Public order31.67-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3937.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1416.3055.56%
Vehicle crime95.85-35.71%
Other theft73.76-22.22%
Public order72.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.93-42.86%
Drugs31.67-25.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3937.200.00%
Vehicle crime1416.300.00%
Other theft95.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.760.00%
Public order52.930.00%
Drugs42.090.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
April 202430
January 202438
December 202320
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
April 202426
January 202419
December 202317
November 202314
October 20239

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 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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 7FA 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. Cameron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Woodcroft Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tirrell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Grace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lakehall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Torridge Road
    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. Rushbridge Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Berne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Beulah Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Fairgreen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Drugs1