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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7RQ

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.92 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7RQ, encompassing approximately 4023 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

CR7 7RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridport Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parchmore Road with total crimes: 6
  • Fountain Road with total crimes: 4

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.9253.85%
Anti-social behaviour124.97-29.41%
Vehicle crime62.9850.00%
Other theft51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24300.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.6988.89%
Violence and sexual offences134.22-18.75%
Vehicle crime43.23-75.00%
Robbery20.99100.00%
Drugs20.50-50.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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 behaviour154.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Robbery40.990.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202416
January 202427
December 202323
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
April 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202416
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridport Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 2. Parchmore Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fountain Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Buttonscroft Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Highbury Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bedser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Melfort Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Aostle Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stratford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wiltshire Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beulah Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Parchmore Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Totton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Camden Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Camden Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Carew Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. County Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1