WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, CR8 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 2AR

WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, CR8 2AR, Croydon has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.07 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2AR, encompassing approximately 2890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 2AR area, explore the CR8 2AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR8 2AR area, visit the CR8 2AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR8 2AR 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

WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, CR8 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.0746.15%
Anti-social behaviour136.5762.50%
Shoplifting54.50400.00%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Drugs41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Public order31.38200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.500.00%
Other theft22.77100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1319.031200.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.500.00%
Other theft74.15600.00%
Shoplifting62.420.00%
Vehicle crime52.080.00%
Public order51.73400.00%
Robbery31.73200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 theft11.38-87.50%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2025.60122.22%
Violence and sexual offences126.92-25.00%
Other theft84.15166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.77100.00%
Vehicle crime62.0820.00%
Drugs52.080.00%
Public order51.730.00%
Shoplifting51.73-16.67%
Burglary31.73-25.00%
Robbery21.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.3077.78%
Anti-social behaviour95.54-10.00%
Shoplifting63.11-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.08-44.44%
Burglary41.7333.33%
Other theft31.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Robbery31.04-72.73%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In November 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1122.831000.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime93.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.11-52.63%
Public order83.11100.00%
Other theft72.7716.67%
Shoplifting72.42133.33%
Burglary32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.570.00%
Other theft65.190.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202412
January 202420
December 20239
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202413
March 20241
January 202412
December 202316
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 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
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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20245

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20246
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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR8 2AR 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. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Purley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kimberley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redbarn Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Approach Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Warren Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hill View Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Glenn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Purley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Denys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1