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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7HF

WOODCROFT ROAD, CR7 7HF, Croydon has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.91 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR7 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR7 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7HF, encompassing approximately 3620 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

CR7 7HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Fiveacre Close with total crimes: 10
  • Thornton Row with total crimes: 10

WOODCROFT ROAD, CR7 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4935.91-10.91%
Anti-social behaviour2513.5331.58%
Vehicle crime136.918.33%
Public order103.5966.67%
Burglary92.76350.00%
Other theft82.49-11.11%
Shoplifting62.2120.00%
Robbery41.660.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5533.7071.88%
Anti-social behaviour1915.1911.76%
Vehicle crime125.2520.00%
Other theft93.310.00%
Public order62.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-16.67%
Shoplifting51.380.00%
Robbery41.38100.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.45-37.25%
Anti-social behaviour178.8413.33%
Public order124.7033.33%
Vehicle crime103.310.00%
Other theft92.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.490.00%
Shoplifting51.66-28.57%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5132.3215.91%
Anti-social behaviour1514.0925.00%
Vehicle crime104.14-28.57%
Public order92.7650.00%
Other theft92.4912.50%
Shoplifting72.49133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-33.33%
Drugs41.660.00%
Robbery31.10200.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4428.45-26.67%
Vehicle crime1412.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.87-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson93.31-43.75%
Other theft82.4960.00%
Public order62.21-64.71%
Drugs41.66300.00%
Shoplifting31.10200.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6037.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1916.57-42.42%
Public order175.25112.50%
Criminal damage and arson164.7077.78%
Vehicle crime104.420.00%
Other theft52.76-54.55%
Burglary31.380.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-87.50%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4035.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour3311.0510.00%
Other theft119.1237.50%
Vehicle crime103.04-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson92.76200.00%
Public order82.4914.29%
Shoplifting82.210.00%
Drugs42.21-33.33%
Burglary31.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour3011.050.00%
Vehicle crime118.290.00%
Other theft83.040.00%
Public order72.210.00%
Drugs61.930.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 202310
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202449
January 202455
December 202332
November 202351
October 202344
September 202360
August 202340
July 202340

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 20236
September 202317
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202425
January 202419
December 202317
November 202315
October 202312
September 202319
August 202333
July 202330

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231
August 20238

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 202316
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 7HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Fiveacre Close
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Thornton Row
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Dunheved Road North
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Mayday Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Frederick Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Dunheved Road South
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Crossland Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dunheved Road West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Woodcroft Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Frant Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Torridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Colvin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Attlee Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cameron Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Kingswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Lakehall Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Fairgreen Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Byrne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bensham Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1