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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8EL

VIRGINIA ROAD, CR7 8EL, Croydon has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.76 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8EL 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 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.
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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)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

CR7 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Virginia Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Carolina Road with total crimes: 3

VIRGINIA ROAD, CR7 8EL 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.76133.33%
Vehicle crime412.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Theft from the person21.790.00%
Shoplifting21.79100.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Public order10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.90-66.67%
Other theft10.900.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1025.07233.33%
Violence and sexual offences68.95-50.00%
Robbery35.370.00%
Drugs32.690.00%
Public order22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Burglary11.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.90-75.00%

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 offences1735.810.00%
Vehicle crime515.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.480.00%
Theft from the person34.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Robbery32.690.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Public order10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
September 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 8EL 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. Carolina Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kensington Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Oswald'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Maryland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Downs Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Georgia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Willowtree Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Norbury Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Arkell Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1