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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7PJ

LONDON ROAD, CR7 7PJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.56 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7PJ, encompassing approximately 5012 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)

CR7 7PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • London Road with total crimes: 12
  • Kilmartin Avenue with total crimes: 5

LONDON ROAD, CR7 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.995.56%
Vehicle crime133.79-31.58%
Other theft62.5920.00%
Robbery41.2033.33%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Shoplifting30.60200.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.964.17%
Vehicle crime194.99171.43%
Anti-social behaviour183.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5933.33%
Other theft51.6025.00%
Robbery31.0050.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.79-5.26%
Vehicle crime73.5916.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.4050.00%
Public order51.20-16.67%
Other theft41.00-60.00%
Shoplifting40.80300.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.37-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.79-42.86%
Other theft102.39233.33%
Vehicle crime62.00-14.29%
Public order61.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-20.00%
Robbery40.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2513.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.9910.53%
Vehicle crime74.19-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-16.67%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Other theft30.60-62.50%
Robbery20.60-33.33%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-85.71%
Drugs10.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2518.3525.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.99-20.83%
Vehicle crime133.79116.67%
Other theft82.59-33.33%
Shoplifting71.60250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4050.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Theft from the person30.80200.00%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.16-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.7942.86%
Other theft123.999.09%
Vehicle crime62.39-57.14%
Drugs41.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80100.00%
Public order40.8033.33%
Burglary30.80-40.00%
Shoplifting20.60-50.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.990.00%
Vehicle crime142.790.00%
Other theft112.790.00%
Burglary52.190.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202425
December 202324
November 202312
October 202321
September 202319
August 202324
July 202325

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202418
December 202318
November 202319
October 202325
September 202325
August 202320
July 202314

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202419
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 202313
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233
September 20238
August 202312
July 202311

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. London Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heathview Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 8. Headcorn Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyndhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Winterbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Tall Trees
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Somerset Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Oaklands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lonsdale Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A23
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Headcorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kirklees Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Silverleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leander Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1