HOWBERRY ROAD, CR7 8HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8HY

HOWBERRY ROAD, CR7 8HY, Croydon has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.18 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8HY, encompassing approximately 3143 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

CR7 8HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranbrook Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beulah Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Grange Hill with total crimes: 2

HOWBERRY ROAD, CR7 8HY 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.18-52.00%
Vehicle crime73.82133.33%
Drugs52.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59200.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.7292.31%
Other theft47.95100.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.86-7.14%
Vehicle crime94.1412.50%
Burglary22.86-33.33%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.3127.27%
Anti-social behaviour134.45-7.14%
Vehicle crime84.14100.00%
Burglary32.540.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.41366.67%
Violence and sexual offences114.45-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.50100.00%
Vehicle crime41.91-33.33%
Other theft11.27-83.33%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.13-40.00%
Other theft63.82200.00%
Vehicle crime61.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-50.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.63185.71%
Vehicle crime66.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9166.67%
Drugs21.590.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202425
December 202313
November 202314
October 202311
September 202312
August 202320
July 20237

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

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 202313
October 202314
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236
August 20236
July 20238

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

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
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
November 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Cranbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beulah Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grange Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mersham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Beauchamp Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Peppercorn Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Speke Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Lawns
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Spa Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Norbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mersham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Kingslyn Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grangecliffe Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Layard Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Templeton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Upton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rosebery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Northwood Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Garratt Close
    Total1
    Drugs1