PURLEY HILL, CR8 1AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 1AN

PURLEY HILL, CR8 1AN, Croydon has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.56 per 1,000 population. This CR8 1AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR8 postcode area, which has experienced 157 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR8 1AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 1AN, encompassing approximately 2393 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 1AN area, explore the CR8 1AN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR8 1AN area, visit the CR8 1AN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR8 1AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Russell Hill Place with total crimes: 5

PURLEY HILL, CR8 1AN 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.5630.77%
Anti-social behaviour107.1011.11%
Shoplifting54.18400.00%
Vehicle crime42.09300.00%
Drugs41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Public order31.67200.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Theft from the person20.84100.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.430.00%
Other theft23.76100.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1322.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.431000.00%
Other theft74.59600.00%
Shoplifting62.920.00%
Public order52.51400.00%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Robbery31.67200.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.67-85.71%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-90.91%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2230.0829.41%
Violence and sexual offences119.19-31.25%
Other theft74.59250.00%
Public order52.92400.00%
Burglary52.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.0966.67%
Shoplifting52.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.0925.00%
Drugs42.090.00%
Robbery21.67-33.33%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1723.3941.67%
Violence and sexual offences167.1060.00%
Shoplifting66.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.51-50.00%
Burglary31.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Robbery31.25-72.73%
Other theft21.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Public order10.42-87.50%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1229.24-29.41%
Robbery115.011000.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.59-47.37%
Vehicle crime84.18166.67%
Other theft83.3460.00%
Public order83.34100.00%
Shoplifting73.34133.33%
Burglary42.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.940.00%
Other theft57.100.00%
Public order42.090.00%
Shoplifting31.670.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202413
January 202422
December 202317
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202316
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 202311
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR8 1AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Russell Hill Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Whytecliffe Road South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Purley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimberley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redbarn Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Approach Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Woburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Foxley Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Olden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gables Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warren Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hill View Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Glenn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1