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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8LB

THE DRIVE, CR7 8LB, Croydon has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.95 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population (September 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

CR7 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • B266 with total crimes: 10
  • Talbot Road with total crimes: 6

THE DRIVE, CR7 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.9534.78%
Anti-social behaviour197.1918.75%
Public order84.4160.00%
Other theft71.860.00%
Shoplifting51.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.014.55%
Anti-social behaviour165.34-46.67%
Other theft73.71-36.36%
Public order51.62-16.67%
Burglary41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Drugs30.93-40.00%
Robbery30.70-40.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-83.33%

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 offences3526.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour258.120.00%
Public order105.800.00%
Vehicle crime102.320.00%
Robbery92.320.00%
Other theft72.090.00%
Burglary61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202430
January 202419
December 202313
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
April 202422
March 20241
January 202430
December 202332
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
January 202420
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. B266
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Talbot Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Annsworthy Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Woodville Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. High Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norfolk Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Hamilton Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thirsk Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stuart Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Norwich Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Luna Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Cotford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kemsing Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bulganak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Thornton Heath
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. St Paul'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Heath Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Dunkeld Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Broxholme Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cassland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Crowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Garnet Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bensham Manor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Knowland Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1