SPEKE ROAD, CR7 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8JR

SPEKE ROAD, CR7 8JR, Croydon has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8JR 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 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8JR, encompassing approximately 4451 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-48.48% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR7 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandfield Place with total crimes: 3
  • Buller Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cranbrook Road with total crimes: 3

SPEKE ROAD, CR7 8JR 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 offences178.76-48.48%
Vehicle crime63.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.35400.00%
Drugs41.1233.33%
Other theft20.90-60.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.15200.00%
Vehicle crime97.41-30.77%
Other theft52.0225.00%
Public order41.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime137.4144.44%
Violence and sexual offences112.92-21.43%
Other theft42.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.8141.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.82-12.50%
Vehicle crime93.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02-62.50%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Robbery20.67-33.33%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.59140.00%
Vehicle crime92.7080.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.02300.00%
Robbery31.80-25.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Other theft10.45-83.33%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 offences128.99-45.45%
Other theft62.7020.00%
Vehicle crime51.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.120.00%
Robbery41.12100.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.3383.33%
Other theft54.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.12-40.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202433
December 202311
November 202314
October 202316
September 202312
August 202322
July 202312

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
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20241
November 202317
October 202312
September 20235
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Sandfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Buller Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Cranbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beulah Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kitchener Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hamilton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mersham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Beauchamp Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Peppercorn Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Speke Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Luna Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Furze Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Norbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mersham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. A212
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wharncliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grangecliffe Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Layard Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Templeton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Upton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Rosebery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Northwood Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Garratt Close
    Total1
    Drugs1