HIGHBURY AVENUE, CR7 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8BN

HIGHBURY AVENUE, CR7 8BN, Croydon has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.05 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8BN, encompassing approximately 1220 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 8BN area, explore the CR7 8BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

CR7 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Norbury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Norbury Crescent with total crimes: 4

HIGHBURY AVENUE, CR7 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour612.29100.00%
Vehicle crime54.92-28.57%
Shoplifting44.10300.00%
Drugs13.280.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.77-30.77%
Vehicle crime77.38133.33%
Other theft65.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.92-50.00%
Drugs12.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.6144.44%
Anti-social behaviour610.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.92400.00%
Burglary34.10-25.00%
Public order32.4650.00%
Vehicle crime32.46-66.67%
Drugs32.460.00%
Other theft22.46-50.00%
Robbery11.64-66.67%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime929.5180.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.38-10.00%
Other theft47.38300.00%
Burglary43.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.28-25.00%
Robbery32.4650.00%
Public order22.46-33.33%
Theft from the person11.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime58.20150.00%
Theft from the person44.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.280.00%
Public order33.28200.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour412.29-33.33%
Robbery23.28-33.33%
Other theft21.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Drugs21.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.64-50.00%
Theft from the person21.640.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.38-14.29%
Other theft54.92400.00%
Vehicle crime44.1033.33%
Robbery33.2850.00%
Drugs32.46200.00%
Public order22.46-33.33%
Burglary11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.380.00%
Public order35.740.00%
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Robbery22.460.00%
Shoplifting21.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 202310
September 202315
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 8BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Norbury Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Willowtree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aostle Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. County Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Manor Farm Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Buckingham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Dunbar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1