WHYTECLIFFE ROAD SOUTH, CR8 2AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 2AX

WHYTECLIFFE ROAD SOUTH, CR8 2AX, Croydon has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.63 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2AX 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 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2AX, encompassing approximately 2872 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 2AX area, explore the CR8 2AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR8 2AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Banstead Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

WHYTECLIFFE ROAD SOUTH, CR8 2AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.6342.86%
Anti-social behaviour156.9666.67%
Public order55.22400.00%
Shoplifting51.74400.00%
Vehicle crime41.74300.00%
Drugs41.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39300.00%
Burglary21.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.70100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 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 offences1411.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.870.00%
Burglary33.130.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
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 theft10.700.00%
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, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.871200.00%
Other theft74.53600.00%
Shoplifting62.440.00%
Vehicle crime52.090.00%
Public order51.74400.00%
Robbery31.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
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 theft11.39-87.50%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-92.86%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2126.81133.33%
Violence and sexual offences147.31-12.50%
Other theft84.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7950.00%
Vehicle crime52.090.00%
Drugs51.740.00%
Public order51.74400.00%
Shoplifting51.74-16.67%
Burglary41.740.00%
Robbery21.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
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 offences1618.4577.78%
Anti-social behaviour95.57-18.18%
Shoplifting63.13-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.09-37.50%
Burglary41.74-20.00%
Other theft41.39-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Robbery31.39-75.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Public order10.35-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1224.721100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.18-26.67%
Other theft93.8380.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.13-55.00%
Vehicle crime83.13166.67%
Public order82.79100.00%
Shoplifting72.79133.33%
Burglary52.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.74-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.1942.86%
Anti-social behaviour156.96-16.67%
Other theft55.2266.67%
Public order41.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Shoplifting31.04-70.00%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1822.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.270.00%
Shoplifting104.870.00%
Public order63.480.00%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Burglary41.390.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202414
January 202421
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202413
March 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 20239
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Banstead Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Russell Hill Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Whytecliffe Road South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Purley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kimberley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Redbarn Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Approach Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Russell Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Foxley Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Warren Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hill View Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Glenn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Denys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1