NORTHWOOD ROAD, CR7 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8HU

NORTHWOOD ROAD, CR7 8HU, Croydon has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.73 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8HU, encompassing approximately 2606 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

CR7 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sandfield Place with total crimes: 3

NORTHWOOD ROAD, CR7 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.73-39.29%
Vehicle crime66.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.30-16.67%
Other theft41.9233.33%
Shoplifting41.53300.00%
Drugs31.53200.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.8086.67%
Anti-social behaviour610.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.30-37.50%
Public order31.92-25.00%
Other theft31.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-66.67%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.957.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.76-11.11%
Vehicle crime83.0714.29%
Drugs43.07300.00%
Public order41.53100.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Burglary41.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.12-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour95.37-35.71%
Vehicle crime73.45250.00%
Other theft42.69300.00%
Burglary31.53200.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-80.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.3725.00%
Public order31.9250.00%
Drugs21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.77-66.67%
Theft from the person20.77100.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.25-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour129.21200.00%
Vehicle crime64.60-33.33%
Other theft42.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53100.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Robbery20.77-33.33%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.09250.00%
Vehicle crime910.740.00%
Other theft83.45166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.07-63.64%
Public order41.5333.33%
Burglary41.53300.00%
Drugs31.53200.00%
Robbery31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.500.00%
Vehicle crime94.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.450.00%
Other theft33.070.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202428
December 202315
November 202314
October 202318
September 202324
August 202328
July 20238

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312
August 20234
July 202311

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
August 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

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

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Green Lane Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sandfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Fountain Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Maryland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Beulah Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goulding Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aostle Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. County Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Camden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hallowell Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rosebery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Florida Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Northwood Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Garratt Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Parchmore Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1