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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7RQ

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.17 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7RQ, encompassing approximately 4023 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CR7 7RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Parchmore Road with total crimes: 5
  • Kilmartin Avenue with total crimes: 5

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1614.1760.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.98-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour93.98-25.00%
Drugs42.240.00%
Other theft40.99-50.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.4017.39%
Anti-social behaviour126.719.09%
Vehicle crime102.98-9.09%
Other theft82.49166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-62.50%
Public order30.75-62.50%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.649.52%
Vehicle crime115.7237.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7360.00%
Public order81.99700.00%
Drugs31.9950.00%
Other theft30.75-70.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.915.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.22-26.67%
Other theft102.73150.00%
Vehicle crime82.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-16.67%
Robbery41.240.00%
Drugs20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.97-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson63.73200.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-42.86%
Robbery40.99100.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Drugs30.9950.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2014.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour194.970.00%
Vehicle crime74.7240.00%
Other theft41.74-20.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.65-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour195.96-5.00%
Vehicle crime54.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.2425.00%
Other theft51.2466.67%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Robbery30.75200.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.710.00%
Vehicle crime74.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202427
December 202323
November 202321
October 202320
September 202320
August 202324
July 202327

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315
September 202319
August 202319
July 202320

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Braemar Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parchmore Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Beulah Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Fountain Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Coates Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winterbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bridport Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Carew Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Aostle Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. County Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Camden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wychwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hallowell Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Buttonscroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Melfort Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Sandfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Parchmore Way
    Total1
    Other theft1