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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7RU

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RU, Croydon has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.79 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7RU, encompassing approximately 3988 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

CR7 7RU 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 7RU 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 offences2013.7981.82%
Anti-social behaviour125.01-29.41%
Vehicle crime63.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50300.00%
Other theft41.000.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.2888.89%
Violence and sexual offences114.26-8.33%
Vehicle crime42.76-75.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1612.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.01-30.77%
Other theft42.26-55.56%
Drugs31.000.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences2014.04-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour135.0118.18%
Other theft93.26800.00%
Vehicle crime82.26-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-62.50%
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 offences2317.0535.29%
Vehicle crime115.7722.22%
Anti-social behaviour112.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.76100.00%
Public order82.01700.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.25-90.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.54-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour114.26-26.67%
Other theft102.76233.33%
Vehicle crime92.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Robbery31.000.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.510.00%
Vehicle crime43.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Robbery31.000.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
April 202412
January 202420
December 202323
November 202317
October 202318

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 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 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 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 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 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20234
October 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 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 7RU 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. Parchmore Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Foxley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 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