WOODCROFT ROAD, CR7 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7HB

WOODCROFT ROAD, CR7 7HB, Croydon has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.10 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7HB 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 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7HB, encompassing approximately 2312 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

CR7 7HB 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

WOODCROFT ROAD, CR7 7HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4460.1015.79%
Anti-social behaviour3019.02-3.23%
Public order1712.9770.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.3537.50%
Other theft94.76350.00%
Vehicle crime73.89-12.50%
Burglary63.03-40.00%
Theft from the person42.590.00%
Drugs41.73-50.00%
Robbery41.7333.33%
Shoplifting21.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3853.61-35.59%
Anti-social behaviour3116.43-22.50%
Public order1013.40-16.67%
Burglary104.32-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson84.32700.00%
Vehicle crime83.46-27.27%
Drugs83.46166.67%
Robbery33.460.00%
Shoplifting31.30-62.50%
Other theft21.30-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5970.47-1.67%
Anti-social behaviour4025.5153.85%
Burglary1317.29116.67%
Public order125.620.00%
Vehicle crime115.19-31.25%
Other theft94.76-25.00%
Shoplifting83.89100.00%
Robbery33.4650.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Theft from the person21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6067.0157.89%
Anti-social behaviour2625.9423.81%
Vehicle crime1611.2445.45%
Other theft126.929.09%
Public order125.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.1911.11%
Burglary64.32-25.00%
Shoplifting42.590.00%
Drugs31.73200.00%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Robbery20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3851.88-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour2116.43-32.26%
Vehicle crime119.080.00%
Other theft114.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.760.00%
Public order93.890.00%
Burglary83.89300.00%
Shoplifting43.46-33.33%
Robbery31.730.00%
Possession of weapons21.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.43-83.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5663.129.80%
Anti-social behaviour3124.2134.78%
Other theft1113.4022.22%
Vehicle crime114.76-38.89%
Public order94.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.890.00%
Drugs63.8920.00%
Shoplifting62.59200.00%
Robbery32.59-25.00%
Burglary21.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5157.07-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour2322.059.52%
Vehicle crime189.94100.00%
Other theft97.78-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.89-30.77%
Public order63.89-68.42%
Drugs52.59150.00%
Robbery42.16100.00%
Burglary31.73-50.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6666.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2128.540.00%
Public order199.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.210.00%
Other theft105.620.00%
Vehicle crime94.320.00%
Burglary63.890.00%
Drugs22.590.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202438
April 202459
January 202460
December 202338
November 202356
October 202351
September 202366

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
April 202440
January 202426
December 202321
November 202331
October 202323
September 202321

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202411
January 202416
December 202311
November 202311
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 202413
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 202319

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 7HB 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. Alma Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Midhurst Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bensham Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Frederick Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Francis Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fiveacre Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    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. Dunheved Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dunheved Road West
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Dunheved Road North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Harry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Constance Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Broad Green Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Jamaica Road
    Total1
    Other theft1