MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7RP

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RP, Croydon has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.42 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7RP 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 7RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7RP, encompassing approximately 4733 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CR7 7RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornton Heath (Station) with total crimes: 2

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

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 order21.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-90.48%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.44600.00%
Vehicle crime144.440.00%
Drugs72.9675.00%
Other theft71.48600.00%
Robbery51.48150.00%
Public order41.0633.33%
Possession of weapons30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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
Drugs43.59100.00%
Public order30.84-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.63-90.32%
Robbery20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%
Other theft10.21-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.173.33%
Anti-social behaviour166.550.00%
Vehicle crime133.380.00%
Public order72.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.480.00%
Other theft61.27-40.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.28-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour166.34-23.81%
Vehicle crime133.38225.00%
Other theft102.7566.67%
Robbery72.11-30.00%
Public order71.4840.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.480.00%
Drugs31.27-57.14%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-75.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.1239.13%
Anti-social behaviour216.760.00%
Robbery104.4466.67%
Drugs72.1175.00%
Other theft61.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-25.00%
Public order51.27-16.67%
Theft from the person41.06300.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-33.33%
Burglary20.84-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.96-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour214.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.4460.00%
Burglary61.69500.00%
Public order61.270.00%
Vehicle crime61.27-45.45%
Robbery61.2750.00%
Other theft41.27-20.00%
Drugs40.84-20.00%
Theft from the person10.84-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.65-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour286.3416.67%
Vehicle crime115.91120.00%
Other theft52.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-16.67%
Drugs51.0666.67%
Robbery41.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.9616.13%
Anti-social behaviour247.604.35%
Criminal damage and arson65.07-25.00%
Other theft51.27-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.06-28.57%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Public order20.63-60.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.860.00%
Other theft71.690.00%
Vehicle crime71.480.00%
Public order51.480.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20247
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202421
March 20243
January 202431
December 202330
November 202332
October 202323
September 202330
August 202336
July 202331

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202416
December 202316
November 202321
October 202321
September 202328
August 202324
July 202323

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202413
December 202313
November 20234
October 20236
September 202311
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Thornton Heath (Station)
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1