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

Overview of Crime in CR8 1DX

PURLEY HILL, CR8 1DX, Croydon has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.43 per 1,000 population. This CR8 1DX 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 1DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 1DX, encompassing approximately 2294 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 1DX area, explore the CR8 1DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR8 1DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whytecliffe Road South with total crimes: 5
  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 5
  • Purley Road with total crimes: 4

PURLEY HILL, CR8 1DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.4327.27%
Anti-social behaviour96.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.92300.00%
Drugs31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.790.00%
Other theft23.92100.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 theft10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.79400.00%
Public order42.18300.00%
Other theft41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Robbery21.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%

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 theft11.74-66.67%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.84-25.00%
Burglary43.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7450.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Shoplifting31.3150.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.2571.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.23-18.18%
Burglary33.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.31-40.00%
Robbery21.31-75.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Other theft10.87-85.71%
Public order10.44-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1122.660.00%
Robbery84.790.00%
Other theft73.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.050.00%
Public order63.050.00%
Vehicle crime52.610.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202411
January 202418
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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