PURLEY PARK ROAD, CR8 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 2BS

PURLEY PARK ROAD, CR8 2BS, Croydon has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2BS, encompassing approximately 2032 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR8 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 5
  • Redbarn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hospital with total crimes: 3

PURLEY PARK ROAD, CR8 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9416.67%
Drugs23.44100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.94-25.00%
Drugs12.950.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.8560.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.9425.00%
Vehicle crime22.46100.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.35-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.46-42.86%
Other theft31.970.00%
Drugs21.48100.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.35-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.4475.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.31200.00%
Other theft44.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.97-63.64%
Robbery21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.410.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR8 2BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Redbarn Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Purley Downs Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hill View Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Glenn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Purley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Purley Bury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. St Denys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1