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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7RX

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RX, Croydon has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.41 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7RX 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 7RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7RX, encompassing approximately 4839 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CR7 7RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornton Heath (Station) with total crimes: 2

MELFORT ROAD, CR7 7RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.24-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 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 offences2014.67566.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.130.00%
Vehicle crime122.690.00%
Drugs62.4850.00%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Possession of weapons30.83200.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs43.510.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.62-88.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.0213.64%
Vehicle crime125.17-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour102.48-9.09%
Other theft52.07-37.50%
Public order41.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.88-4.35%
Vehicle crime134.55225.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.69-35.29%
Other theft82.2733.33%
Public order51.6566.67%
Robbery41.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Drugs30.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.124.55%
Anti-social behaviour174.750.00%
Robbery83.51100.00%
Other theft61.65100.00%
Drugs61.2450.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-50.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Burglary10.62-83.33%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.29-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.55-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.51166.67%
Burglary61.65500.00%
Vehicle crime61.24-33.33%
Public order41.240.00%
Drugs40.83-20.00%
Robbery40.83100.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.9131.58%
Violence and sexual offences245.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime94.96800.00%
Other theft51.8625.00%
Drugs51.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.8428.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.93-28.57%
Other theft41.03-20.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-85.71%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.930.00%
Vehicle crime71.450.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Public order51.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20246
March 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202420
March 20243
January 202425
December 202322
November 202323
October 202322
September 202324
August 202332
July 202325

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202410
December 202311
November 202317
October 202317
September 202325
August 202319
July 202319

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202412
December 202313
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Thornton Heath (Station)
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1