THE DRIVE, CR7 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8LB

THE DRIVE, CR7 8LB, Croydon has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.81 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8LB, encompassing approximately 4309 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (2100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR7 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Stuart Road with total crimes: 5
  • Gillett Road with total crimes: 5

THE DRIVE, CR7 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3021.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.962100.00%
Other theft115.100.00%
Public order62.550.00%
Vehicle crime61.390.00%
Robbery51.390.00%
Drugs51.160.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.45-6.25%
Vehicle crime206.9642.86%
Anti-social behaviour194.6446.15%
Criminal damage and arson94.41350.00%
Public order92.0950.00%
Other theft82.09-27.27%
Drugs61.86500.00%
Shoplifting61.39500.00%
Robbery51.390.00%
Theft from the person11.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.046.67%
Vehicle crime147.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.25-48.00%
Other theft113.0210.00%
Public order62.55-40.00%
Robbery51.39-28.57%
Burglary31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-87.50%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.45-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour256.960.00%
Public order105.800.00%
Other theft102.3242.86%
Vehicle crime102.320.00%
Drugs82.32166.67%
Robbery71.86-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.620.00%
Theft from the person31.16200.00%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour258.12-10.71%
Public order105.8066.67%
Vehicle crime102.3242.86%
Robbery92.3250.00%
Other theft72.09-12.50%
Burglary61.6220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-64.29%
Drugs31.16-62.50%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Theft from the person10.70-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour286.96-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson146.5055.56%
Other theft83.250.00%
Drugs81.8660.00%
Vehicle crime71.86-12.50%
Robbery61.6220.00%
Public order61.3950.00%
Burglary51.3925.00%
Theft from the person31.16200.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.1236.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.890.00%
Other theft82.09-27.27%
Vehicle crime81.86100.00%
Drugs51.8625.00%
Robbery51.1666.67%
Public order41.16100.00%
Burglary40.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour258.120.00%
Other theft115.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.550.00%
Burglary62.090.00%
Drugs41.390.00%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Public order20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
March 20241
January 202430
December 202332
November 202330
October 202335
September 202330
August 202335
July 202335

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 20238
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202430
January 202419
December 202313
November 202325
October 202325
September 202328
August 202334
July 202325

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233
September 20238
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202420
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
July 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 202314
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stuart Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gillett Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Reservoir Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Talbot Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cotford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Thornton Heath
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Annsworthy Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Buller Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 11. Cassland Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. B266
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Bulganak Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Paul'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Liverpool Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kitchener Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hamilton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Broxholme Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gilsland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Crowland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bensham Manor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Knowland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Fernham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Burton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. The Retreat
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Luna Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A212
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1