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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7HW

LONDON ROAD, CR7 7HW, Croydon has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.35 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7HW, encompassing approximately 4393 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

CR7 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 12
  • Thornton Row with total crimes: 10
  • Dunheved Road North with total crimes: 8

LONDON ROAD, CR7 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.3518.75%
Anti-social behaviour288.6516.67%
Vehicle crime136.37-27.78%
Robbery82.9633.33%
Burglary71.820.00%
Public order41.59-33.33%
Other theft30.91-57.14%
Shoplifting30.68-25.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.266.67%
Anti-social behaviour247.28-22.58%
Vehicle crime185.46100.00%
Other theft74.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.59600.00%
Public order61.59-62.50%
Robbery61.3750.00%
Drugs41.37300.00%
Shoplifting40.91-33.33%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3125.9510.71%
Violence and sexual offences307.06-21.05%
Public order166.83166.67%
Vehicle crime93.6450.00%
Other theft82.0514.29%
Shoplifting61.82500.00%
Robbery41.3733.33%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.3052.00%
Anti-social behaviour288.6516.67%
Other theft76.370.00%
Vehicle crime61.59-50.00%
Public order61.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-57.14%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.89-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour245.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime125.460.00%
Other theft72.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.59-53.33%
Drugs21.590.00%
Public order20.46-77.78%
Shoplifting20.46-60.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3025.0411.11%
Violence and sexual offences296.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.6025.00%
Vehicle crime123.41-7.69%
Public order92.730.00%
Shoplifting52.050.00%
Theft from the person21.140.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.460.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other theft20.46-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.17-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour276.60-10.00%
Other theft146.15-12.50%
Vehicle crime133.198.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.96140.00%
Public order92.7350.00%
Shoplifting52.0566.67%
Drugs31.14-40.00%
Robbery20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.46-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour308.650.00%
Other theft166.830.00%
Vehicle crime123.640.00%
Public order62.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Drugs51.140.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202428
January 202424
December 202331
November 202328
October 202324
September 202330
August 202327
July 202330

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202438
January 202432
December 202330
November 202338
October 202325
September 202329
August 202329
July 202338

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202418
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312
September 202312
August 202313
July 202312

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20232
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 202316
November 20236
October 20232
September 20239
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 202315
August 202312
July 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornton Row
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dunheved Road North
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Thornton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dunheved Road South
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dunheved Road West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Woodcroft Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Frant Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Willett Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Colvin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Kingswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Lakehall Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Gonville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Blakemore Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Ramsey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Kirklees Road
    Total1
    Burglary1