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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8BQ

HIGHBURY AVENUE, CR7 8BQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.94 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

CR7 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Highbury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Norbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

HIGHBURY AVENUE, CR7 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.94-22.22%
Other theft45.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.40-62.50%
Public order32.550.00%
Vehicle crime32.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55-33.33%
Shoplifting21.70100.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.40-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.6514.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.800.00%
Shoplifting12.55-75.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.7575.00%
Vehicle crime65.95-14.29%
Shoplifting45.10300.00%
Bicycle theft13.400.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.34-28.57%
Vehicle crime78.5075.00%
Other theft65.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.10-33.33%
Drugs13.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1436.5455.56%
Anti-social behaviour611.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.10400.00%
Vehicle crime44.25-60.00%
Burglary33.40-25.00%
Public order32.5550.00%
Drugs32.550.00%
Other theft22.55-50.00%
Robbery11.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1032.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.50-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour47.650.00%
Other theft43.40300.00%
Burglary43.40100.00%
Robbery33.4050.00%
Public order22.55-33.33%
Theft from the person11.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1133.14-26.67%
Theft from the person59.3566.67%
Vehicle crime54.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.250.00%
Public order33.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Robbery21.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.700.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

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 offences1529.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.750.00%
Theft from the person33.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.550.00%
Robbery32.550.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Public order11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202415
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Highbury Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Aostle Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kensington Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. County Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Willowtree Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1