FOUNTAIN ROAD, CR7 8FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8FW

FOUNTAIN ROAD, CR7 8FW, Croydon has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8FW 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 8FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8FW, encompassing approximately 3537 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-52.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

CR7 8FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Parchmore Road with total crimes: 5
  • Beulah Road with total crimes: 4

FOUNTAIN ROAD, CR7 8FW 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.13-52.50%
Vehicle crime95.37-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.5460.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Drugs41.13300.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.7942.86%
Vehicle crime1111.31-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-50.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Public order41.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-33.33%
Other crime11.130.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.0327.27%
Vehicle crime197.92375.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.37-16.67%
Public order82.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.26200.00%
Other theft41.70-42.86%
Burglary41.13300.00%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.11-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour126.22-7.69%
Other theft73.39133.33%
Public order51.980.00%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-71.43%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.28-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.94-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.50-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson73.67250.00%
Drugs51.9825.00%
Public order51.41150.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Robbery31.1350.00%
Other theft30.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.79-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour218.48110.00%
Other theft55.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Drugs41.13100.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.51120.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.33-37.50%
Other theft62.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70-50.00%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-57.14%
Robbery30.850.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.240.00%
Vehicle crime72.260.00%
Public order51.980.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202411
December 202319
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202440
December 202328
November 202322
October 202323
September 202330
August 202333
July 202315

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313
September 202321
August 202310
July 202316

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

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

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
August 20234
July 20232

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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 20234
July 20238

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Green Lane Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parchmore Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Beulah Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sandfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Fountain Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Coates Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. St Paul'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beulah Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goulding Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aostle Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. County Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Camden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wychwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hallowell Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Fernham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Buttonscroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Melfort Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sandfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Luna Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Furze Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Norbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rosebery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Northwood Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Garratt Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Parchmore Way
    Total1
    Other theft1