MALVERN ROAD, CR7 7LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7LQ

MALVERN ROAD, CR7 7LQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.34 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7LQ 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 7LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7LQ, encompassing approximately 5736 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR7 7LQ 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
  • Alma Place with total crimes: 6

MALVERN ROAD, CR7 7LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.3413.64%
Anti-social behaviour194.360.00%
Vehicle crime153.310.00%
Burglary62.61500.00%
Robbery61.0550.00%
Public order51.0566.67%
Other theft40.87-50.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Theft from the person10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.34-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour193.8446.15%
Vehicle crime153.3187.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.61125.00%
Other theft81.57166.67%
Robbery41.39100.00%
Public order30.70-78.57%
Shoplifting30.52-57.14%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.5224.00%
Public order145.40180.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.44-40.91%
Vehicle crime82.2733.33%
Shoplifting71.39600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-20.00%
Other theft30.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Robbery20.35-60.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.360.00%
Other theft93.8480.00%
Vehicle crime61.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.050.00%
Robbery50.87150.00%
Public order50.8725.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9531.58%
Anti-social behaviour224.36-18.52%
Vehicle crime103.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-37.50%
Other theft50.8725.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.35-60.00%
Robbery20.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.1728.57%
Violence and sexual offences194.71-20.83%
Vehicle crime153.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6114.29%
Shoplifting51.390.00%
Public order40.87-20.00%
Other theft40.70-71.43%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.86-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour214.180.00%
Other theft143.66-22.22%
Vehicle crime102.44-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.7440.00%
Public order51.220.00%
Shoplifting50.8766.67%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Theft from the person10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.400.00%
Other theft183.660.00%
Vehicle crime173.140.00%
Public order52.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.870.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 202415
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310
September 202315
August 202310
July 202317

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202425
January 202422
December 202331
November 202325
October 202325
September 202319
August 202324
July 202331

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202419
December 202313
November 202322
October 202322
September 202327
August 202321
July 202321

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234
August 202314
July 202318

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 202314
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 7LQ 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. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nutfield Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Heathview Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 12. Willett Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brigstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Warlingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lyndhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Winterbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Oaklands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Kenley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Foxley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Kirklees Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Willett Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1