CR7 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7NJ

CR7 7NJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR7 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7NJ, encompassing approximately 5428 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

CR7 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brigstock Road with total crimes: 11
  • Brook Road with total crimes: 5
  • Frant Road with total crimes: 4

CR7 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.53-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour183.87-5.26%
Vehicle crime103.32150.00%
Other theft51.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92400.00%
Public order40.92100.00%
Robbery20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.420.00%
Vehicle crime43.500.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.11-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-91.67%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences2415.84700.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.420.00%
Vehicle crime143.870.00%
Drugs72.5875.00%
Other theft51.29400.00%
Public order40.9233.33%
Robbery20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs43.130.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.55-85.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-85.71%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.2653.85%
Violence and sexual offences203.680.00%
Vehicle crime123.68140.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.21600.00%
Public order41.29-33.33%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other theft20.55-71.43%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.68-40.91%
Other theft72.39250.00%
Public order61.29200.00%
Vehicle crime51.11-44.44%
Robbery40.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Drugs10.37-83.33%
Burglary10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.530.00%
Vehicle crime94.050.00%
Robbery81.660.00%
Drugs61.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202421
January 202420
December 202313
November 202322

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
May 20242
April 202424
March 20243
January 202420
December 202320
November 202330

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202414
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
March 20244
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brigstock Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nutfield Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Torridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Seneca Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elliott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bletchingley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyndhurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Berne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bennington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Stratford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Haslemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Boswell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Foxley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Nutfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Woodcote Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Beverstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Langdale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1