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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7RW

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RW, Croydon has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.63 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7RW 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 7RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7RW, encompassing approximately 2788 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR7 7RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridport Road with total crimes: 6
  • Highbury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Norbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.6371.43%
Anti-social behaviour94.30-25.00%
Public order43.23300.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.04140.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.30-41.67%
Vehicle crime42.51-60.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime104.30233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.59-44.44%
Other theft21.79-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.717.14%
Anti-social behaviour95.3880.00%
Other theft83.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.87-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-75.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.02300.00%
Vehicle crime72.87-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.51-16.67%
Public order31.79200.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime913.63125.00%
Other theft83.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.87-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-40.00%
Robbery32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.72-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.300.00%
Vehicle crime43.590.00%
Theft from the person41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202412
January 202415
December 202314
November 20237
October 202312

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20248
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 202410
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridport Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 2. Highbury Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Melfort Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Aostle Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stratford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wiltshire Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parchmore Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Totton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Camden Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Camden Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. County Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1