KENSINGTON AVENUE, CR7 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8BY

KENSINGTON AVENUE, CR7 8BY, Croydon has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.91 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8BY, encompassing approximately 971 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR7 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Virginia Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Highbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

KENSINGTON AVENUE, CR7 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.91133.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.41-62.50%
Other theft33.090.00%
Vehicle crime33.090.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Shoplifting22.06100.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Drugs11.03-66.67%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour824.7133.33%
Violence and sexual offences68.24-53.85%
Drugs36.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.09200.00%
Robbery23.090.00%
Shoplifting12.06-75.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1329.8544.44%
Anti-social behaviour613.38100.00%
Shoplifting46.18300.00%
Burglary24.120.00%
Other theft12.06-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-90.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In January 2024, 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 crime1031.91400.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.290.00%
Other theft49.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.09-50.00%
Drugs11.03-66.67%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.8280.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.2733.33%
Drugs34.120.00%
Burglary23.09-60.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Vehicle crime22.06-75.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-33.33%
Robbery12.060.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime828.82100.00%
Burglary58.24150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.15-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Robbery11.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.91-46.67%
Vehicle crime48.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1250.00%
Robbery33.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.09-40.00%
Theft from the person23.09-33.33%
Public order22.06100.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.440.00%
Theft from the person35.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.090.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 202410
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Virginia Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Highbury Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kensington Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Oswald'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Willowtree Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1