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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8NR

MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NR, Croydon has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.50 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8NR 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 8NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8NR, encompassing approximately 2619 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR7 8NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranbrook Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wharncliffe Gardens with total crimes: 3

MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.5857.14%
Vehicle crime54.20400.00%
Other theft41.91100.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.4533.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.05-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Public order31.1550.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Drugs20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-88.89%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.65-5.88%
Vehicle crime96.1128.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.44500.00%
Drugs42.29100.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.38-83.33%
Robbery10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.0388.89%
Vehicle crime76.49-12.50%
Other theft62.67200.00%
Public order22.29100.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0728.57%
Vehicle crime83.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05-66.67%
Other theft21.530.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Burglary10.76-80.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.7920.00%
Vehicle crime104.5825.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.82-36.36%
Burglary52.67150.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Robbery20.76100.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.200.00%
Vehicle crime83.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202416
January 202417
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cranbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Hamilton Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wharncliffe Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bramble Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mersham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ardent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Mersham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Burlington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moffat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penrith Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hythe Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Falkland Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tummons Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beauchamp Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Templeton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Howberry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Upton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. The Lawns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1