WESTMINSTER AVENUE, CR7 8BR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8BR

WESTMINSTER AVENUE, CR7 8BR, Croydon has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.02 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8BR 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 8BR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8BR, encompassing approximately 1570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

CR7 8BR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Norbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

WESTMINSTER AVENUE, CR7 8BR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.0272.73%
Vehicle crime712.10-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.4616.67%
Shoplifting44.46300.00%
Other theft22.55-71.43%
Other crime11.270.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1126.1183.33%
Violence and sexual offences117.01-15.38%
Other theft77.01250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.82-66.67%
Public order11.27-75.00%
Drugs10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1331.218.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.2860.00%
Vehicle crime65.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.82200.00%
Burglary43.82-20.00%
Public order42.55-20.00%
Drugs32.550.00%
Other theft21.91-50.00%
Robbery11.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1229.30-7.69%
Vehicle crime107.64233.33%
Burglary56.3766.67%
Public order53.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.18-16.67%
Other theft43.18300.00%
Robbery32.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%

In October 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 offences1324.84-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour68.28-45.45%
Public order43.82300.00%
Robbery32.5550.00%
Burglary31.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-50.00%
Theft from the person21.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.3946.67%
Anti-social behaviour1114.0122.22%
Vehicle crime57.010.00%
Theft from the person43.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.55100.00%
Other theft32.55-50.00%
Drugs21.91-33.33%
Robbery21.27-33.33%
Public order11.27-50.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1532.4815.38%
Anti-social behaviour99.55-25.00%
Other theft65.73200.00%
Vehicle crime53.82-28.57%
Burglary33.1850.00%
Robbery31.9150.00%
Drugs31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Public order21.27-50.00%
Shoplifting11.27-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1331.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.280.00%
Vehicle crime77.640.00%
Public order44.460.00%
Burglary22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202411
December 202313
November 202312
October 202313
September 202322
August 202315
July 202313

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 202311
August 20239
July 202312

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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 8BR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Green Lane Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Maryland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Willowtree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goulding Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aostle Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. County Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Manor Farm Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Florida Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parchmore Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Buckingham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Norbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. St Oswald'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1