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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8BR

WESTMINSTER AVENUE, CR7 8BR, Croydon has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.12 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8BR 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 8BR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8BR, encompassing approximately 1570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

CR7 8BR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Virginia Road with total crimes: 6
  • Goulding Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WESTMINSTER AVENUE, CR7 8BR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.1291.67%
Anti-social behaviour614.65-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.8266.67%
Other theft43.180.00%
Vehicle crime42.550.00%
Public order32.55200.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Drugs11.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1424.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.92-36.84%
Drugs37.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Robbery21.910.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%

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 offences1324.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.280.00%
Public order43.820.00%
Robbery32.550.00%
Burglary31.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
April 202419
January 202411
December 202313
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Virginia Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Goulding Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Highbury Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Carolina Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aostle Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Green Lane Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kensington Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Oswald'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maryland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parchmore Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Georgia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. County Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Willowtree Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1