LONDON ROAD, CR7 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7HU

LONDON ROAD, CR7 7HU, Croydon has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.01 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7HU, encompassing approximately 4373 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

CR7 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • London Road with total crimes: 12
  • Fiveacre Close with total crimes: 10

LONDON ROAD, CR7 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4832.01-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour3510.9834.62%
Vehicle crime148.00-6.67%
Burglary83.20166.67%
Public order81.8314.29%
Shoplifting71.8316.67%
Other theft71.60-22.22%
Robbery61.60-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.37200.00%
Drugs20.69-50.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5732.7067.65%
Anti-social behaviour2613.03-27.78%
Vehicle crime155.9550.00%
Other theft93.430.00%
Public order72.06-56.25%
Robbery71.60133.33%
Shoplifting61.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Drugs41.14100.00%
Burglary30.91-50.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3629.9533.33%
Violence and sexual offences348.23-37.04%
Public order167.7745.45%
Vehicle crime103.66-9.09%
Other theft92.29-10.00%
Burglary62.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3725.00%
Shoplifting51.14-28.57%
Robbery31.14-40.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5431.5522.73%
Anti-social behaviour2712.350.00%
Public order116.17175.00%
Vehicle crime112.52-42.11%
Other theft102.520.00%
Shoplifting72.2975.00%
Robbery51.60150.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-55.56%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4428.81-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour2710.0612.50%
Vehicle crime196.1772.73%
Other theft104.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.29-43.75%
Drugs42.06300.00%
Shoplifting40.91100.00%
Public order40.91-75.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4729.9511.90%
Anti-social behaviour2410.75-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson165.4914.29%
Public order163.66100.00%
Vehicle crime113.6637.50%
Other theft52.52-54.55%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.46-77.78%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.23-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.33-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour359.6012.90%
Criminal damage and arson148.00250.00%
Other theft113.2037.50%
Shoplifting92.52800.00%
Public order82.0633.33%
Vehicle crime81.8314.29%
Drugs51.83-37.50%
Burglary21.14-50.00%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5429.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour3112.350.00%
Drugs87.090.00%
Other theft81.830.00%
Vehicle crime71.830.00%
Public order61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202435
January 202426
December 202336
November 202327
October 202327
September 202324
August 202335
July 202331

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202448
January 202457
December 202334
November 202354
October 202344
September 202347
August 202342
July 202354

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20247
December 202316
November 202311
October 20234
September 202316
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232
August 20239
July 20231

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 20235
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202319
September 202311
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 202316
August 202314
July 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 7HU 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. London Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fiveacre Close
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Thornton Row
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Dunheved Road North
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Mayday Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Thornton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lynton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodcroft Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Frant Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Willett Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Colvin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Kingswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Lakehall Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gonville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ramsey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Willett Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1