VIRGINIA ROAD, CR7 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8EL

VIRGINIA ROAD, CR7 8EL, Croydon has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.07 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8EL, encompassing approximately 1116 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 8EL area, explore the CR7 8EL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR7 8EL area, visit the CR7 8EL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CR7 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Maryland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Willowtree Way with total crimes: 3

VIRGINIA ROAD, CR7 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.0733.33%
Shoplifting410.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5850.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%
Other theft10.90-80.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.9650.00%
Vehicle crime88.0633.33%
Other theft57.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-50.00%
Drugs11.79-66.67%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime626.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.37-14.29%
Other theft45.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5833.33%
Burglary33.58-25.00%
Drugs32.690.00%
Public order22.69-33.33%
Robbery11.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime928.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.060.00%
Burglary46.270.00%
Public order33.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Robbery22.690.00%
Other theft11.790.00%

In October 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 offences721.49-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour56.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.480.00%
Robbery22.69-33.33%
Theft from the person21.79-33.33%
Public order21.79100.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.8170.00%
Vehicle crime515.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.48-16.67%
Theft from the person34.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6950.00%
Robbery32.690.00%
Other theft22.69-66.67%
Drugs11.790.00%
Public order10.90-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1034.9242.86%
Other theft68.95200.00%
Vehicle crime65.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.370.00%
Robbery35.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Other crime21.790.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Shoplifting11.79-50.00%
Drugs10.90-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.270.00%
Vehicle crime55.370.00%
Drugs34.480.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Robbery21.790.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Theft from the person11.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202317
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
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
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 10 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 20242
December 20233
November 20234
July 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Maryland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Willowtree Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Downs Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Florida Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Buckingham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kensington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Norbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Norbury Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. St Oswald'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bigginwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Downsview Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Biggin Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Biggin Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1