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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8BS

WESTMINSTER AVENUE, CR7 8BS, Croydon has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.13 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8BS 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 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8BS, encompassing approximately 1671 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 8BS area, explore the CR7 8BS 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CR7 8BS 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 8BS 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.1372.73%
Anti-social behaviour711.3716.67%
Vehicle crime64.19-33.33%
Shoplifting43.59300.00%
Other theft22.39-60.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.14-15.38%
Vehicle crime96.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.38-33.33%
Other theft53.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.99-66.67%
Public order11.20-66.67%
Drugs10.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.728.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.7880.00%
Vehicle crime65.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.59500.00%
Burglary33.59-25.00%
Public order31.79-25.00%
Drugs31.790.00%
Other theft21.79-50.00%
Robbery11.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

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 offences1225.73-14.29%
Vehicle crime107.18233.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.98-28.57%
Other theft42.99300.00%
Public order42.390.00%
Burglary42.3933.33%
Robbery32.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.38-36.36%
Public order44.19300.00%
Burglary32.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.79-40.00%
Theft from the person21.79-33.33%
Robbery21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.5637.50%
Vehicle crime56.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Other theft32.39-50.00%
Theft from the person31.79200.00%
Drugs21.79-33.33%
Robbery21.20-33.33%
Public order11.20-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.7216.67%
Anti-social behaviour88.38-33.33%
Other theft64.79500.00%
Vehicle crime53.59-28.57%
Burglary32.99200.00%
Robbery31.7950.00%
Drugs31.79200.00%
Public order21.79-50.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.180.00%
Vehicle crime77.180.00%
Public order44.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Robbery21.790.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236
July 20231

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
August 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202411
December 202313
November 202312
October 202314
September 202321
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311
August 20238
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
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 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 8BS 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