EARLSWOOD AVENUE, CR7 7HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7HX

EARLSWOOD AVENUE, CR7 7HX, Croydon has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.51 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7HX 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 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7HX, encompassing approximately 4347 residents.

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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: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

CR7 7HX 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

EARLSWOOD AVENUE, CR7 7HX 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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4831.51-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour3211.0428.00%
Vehicle crime157.36-16.67%
Public order103.4566.67%
Burglary92.30200.00%
Shoplifting62.0720.00%
Other theft61.38-33.33%
Robbery51.38-28.57%
Drugs21.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5732.8946.15%
Anti-social behaviour2513.11-19.35%
Vehicle crime185.75100.00%
Other theft94.1412.50%
Robbery72.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.6120.00%
Public order61.38-62.50%
Shoplifting51.380.00%
Drugs41.15300.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3928.52-29.09%
Anti-social behaviour318.9729.17%
Public order167.1345.45%
Vehicle crime93.68-10.00%
Other theft82.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8425.00%
Shoplifting51.15-28.57%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Robbery30.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5530.8234.15%
Anti-social behaviour2412.65-4.00%
Public order115.52175.00%
Other theft102.5311.11%
Vehicle crime102.30-33.33%
Shoplifting72.30133.33%
Robbery51.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-55.56%
Drugs30.92-25.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
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 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.22-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour259.4319.05%
Vehicle crime155.7536.36%
Criminal damage and arson93.45-47.06%
Other theft92.0780.00%
Drugs42.07300.00%
Public order40.92-73.33%
Shoplifting30.9250.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.46100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4929.9016.67%
Anti-social behaviour2111.27-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson174.8341.67%
Public order153.91114.29%
Vehicle crime113.450.00%
Other theft52.53-50.00%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.46-77.78%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.59-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour339.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.59200.00%
Vehicle crime112.7657.14%
Other theft102.5325.00%
Shoplifting92.30800.00%
Public order72.0716.67%
Drugs41.61-55.56%
Burglary20.92-50.00%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5130.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour3311.730.00%
Drugs97.590.00%
Other theft82.070.00%
Vehicle crime71.840.00%
Public order61.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20246
December 202316
November 202311
October 20234
September 202315
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202432
January 202425
December 202331
November 202324
October 202325
September 202321
August 202333
July 202333

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.75 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 202339
November 202355
October 202341
September 202349
August 202342
July 202351

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232
August 20239
July 20231

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 20235
August 202310
July 20238

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

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 202418
December 20239
November 202310
October 202315
September 202311
August 202311
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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 202317
August 202312
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 7HX 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. Dunheved Road South
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Crossland Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Willett Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Colvin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sharland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Kingswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Lakehall Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gonville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ramsey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bensham Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1