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

Overview of Crime in CR7 8NT

MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NT, Croydon has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This CR7 8NT 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 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR7 8NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beulah Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Cranbrook Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 3

MERSHAM ROAD, CR7 8NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1711.8170.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.56100.00%
Other theft33.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-66.67%
Burglary20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 offences1312.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.490.00%
Vehicle crime93.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.420.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202415
January 202426
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231

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
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beulah Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Cranbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Hamilton Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bramble Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Luna Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Norbury Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mersham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Mersham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Burlington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moffat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penrith Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Furze Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hythe Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Ross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beauchamp Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Templeton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Howberry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Upton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1