FOUNTAIN ROAD, CR7 8LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8LT

FOUNTAIN ROAD, CR7 8LT, Croydon has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.41 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8LT 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 8LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8LT, encompassing approximately 3748 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

CR7 8LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beulah Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Parchmore Road with total crimes: 6
  • Goulding Gardens with total crimes: 6

FOUNTAIN ROAD, CR7 8LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.4161.11%
Anti-social behaviour127.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.20200.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Other theft51.33150.00%
Public order41.33100.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour124.8050.00%
Vehicle crime53.20-54.55%
Drugs31.33-25.00%
Burglary30.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.21-51.16%
Vehicle crime115.60-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour82.9333.33%
Other theft42.13-33.33%
Drugs41.07300.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Public order21.07-60.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.3472.00%
Vehicle crime1311.47-35.00%
Other theft63.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-40.00%
Public order51.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-16.67%
Other crime11.330.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.144.17%
Vehicle crime206.67122.22%
Anti-social behaviour105.34-9.09%
Public order62.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.60200.00%
Burglary51.60150.00%
Other theft41.33-42.86%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.400.00%
Vehicle crime92.930.00%
Other theft72.400.00%
Public order61.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
April 202421
January 202443
December 202325
November 202324

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202411
January 202413
December 202320
November 20239

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beulah Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parchmore Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Goulding Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fountain Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Buttonscroft Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bedser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Melfort Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Norfolk Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Hamilton Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Northwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Aostle Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Green Lane Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Beulah Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Luna Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Norbury Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Penrith Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Parchmore Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Camden Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Camden Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. St Paul'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Furze Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Heath Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Newnham Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. County Road
    Total1
    Public order1