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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8BZ

KENSINGTON AVENUE, CR7 8BZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.95 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8BZ, encompassing approximately 725 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR7 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norbury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Norbury Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Willowtree Way with total crimes: 3

KENSINGTON AVENUE, CR7 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour513.7866.67%
Burglary16.890.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime68.27500.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.27-25.00%
Theft from the person14.140.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%

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 offences933.08125.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.41300.00%
Drugs35.510.00%
Public order24.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Other theft22.76100.00%
Vehicle crime12.76-83.33%
Theft from the person11.380.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime622.0520.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.27-20.00%
Burglary25.510.00%
Public order12.76-50.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Robbery11.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime531.70400.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.89-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour26.89100.00%
Burglary22.760.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Public order22.76100.00%
Robbery22.760.00%
Other theft22.76100.00%
Theft from the person12.76-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.7057.14%
Criminal damage and arson315.160.00%
Drugs24.14-33.33%
Theft from the person22.760.00%
Public order12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Other theft11.38-66.67%
Shoplifting11.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.32-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour59.6566.67%
Other theft36.89200.00%
Drugs34.14200.00%
Robbery24.140.00%
Public order12.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.950.00%
Vehicle crime511.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.890.00%
Drugs14.140.00%
Theft from the person11.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 202311
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Norbury Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Willowtree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Craignish Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Farm Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Buckingham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Norbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1