MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 8NP

MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NP, Croydon has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.84 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8NP 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 8NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8NP, encompassing approximately 4513 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

CR7 8NP 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
  • Annsworthy Avenue with total crimes: 5

MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.8492.31%
Anti-social behaviour155.5450.00%
Other theft83.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.770.00%
Robbery31.110.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.97-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour102.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.220.00%
Public order41.11100.00%
Drugs30.89-40.00%
Burglary30.66-25.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.961600.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.770.00%
Vehicle crime72.660.00%
Drugs51.550.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.06135.71%
Vehicle crime177.31-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson63.77100.00%
Other theft61.3320.00%
Public order51.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1912.6346.15%
Violence and sexual offences144.21-39.13%
Other theft53.1025.00%
Public order41.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.100.00%
Vehicle crime134.650.00%
Public order52.880.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202412
January 20243
December 20234
November 202321

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
April 202417
March 20241
January 202433
December 202314
November 202323

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 202417
December 202319
November 202313

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 8NP 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. Annsworthy Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Woodville Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Fountain Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cranbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. Beulah Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Luna Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Norbury Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mersham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Mersham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Burlington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moffat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penrith Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Paul'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Furze Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Heath Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hythe Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Howberry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Upton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Newnham Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1