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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8NT

MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NT, Croydon has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8NT 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 8NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 8NT, encompassing approximately 3725 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR7 8NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buller Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cranbrook Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beulah Crescent with total crimes: 2

MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.93-42.31%
Vehicle crime64.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61400.00%
Other theft31.34-50.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.03160.00%
Vehicle crime86.98-33.33%
Other theft62.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61150.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime128.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.22-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-81.25%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.9633.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.29-15.38%
Vehicle crime92.950.00%
Burglary42.42100.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6244.44%
Anti-social behaviour123.49100.00%
Vehicle crime93.2280.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42150.00%
Robbery21.34-50.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-83.33%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.20-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour62.4220.00%
Other theft61.61100.00%
Vehicle crime51.6125.00%
Robbery41.34300.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2041.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3425.00%
Vehicle crime41.34-42.86%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.220.00%
Vehicle crime72.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.880.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 202426
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313
September 20239
August 202317
July 202312

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 202316
October 202312
September 20236
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Buller Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Cranbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beulah Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kitchener Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hamilton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grange Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mersham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Beauchamp Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Peppercorn Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Speke Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Luna Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Furze Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Norbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mersham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. A212
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wharncliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grange Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grangecliffe Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Layard Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Templeton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Rosebery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1