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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7RW

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RW, Croydon has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.55 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7RW 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 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

CR7 7RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Kilmartin Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Stratford Road with total crimes: 4

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour104.30-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.59-42.86%
Theft from the person41.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.30-7.69%
Vehicle crime74.3040.00%
Other theft42.51-20.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences2019.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour137.17-18.75%
Vehicle crime54.66-16.67%
Other theft51.79400.00%
Drugs41.79300.00%
Burglary21.43-33.33%
Robbery20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.740.00%
Vehicle crime65.380.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202415
December 202314
November 20237
October 202312
September 202312
August 202320
July 202315

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 202312
August 202313
July 202316

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 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 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20248
November 20238
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Braemar Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Stratford Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridport Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Aostle Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. County Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Melrose Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Camden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sandfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parchmore Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Dunbar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1