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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2BU

PURLEY PARK ROAD, CR8 2BU, Croydon has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2BU, encompassing approximately 2012 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CR8 2BU 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
  • Edgehill Road with total crimes: 4

PURLEY PARK ROAD, CR8 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.42900.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9750.00%
Public order32.98200.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.48-33.33%
Drugs11.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9850.00%
Vehicle crime22.98100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.99-42.86%
Other theft31.990.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.95-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.48100.00%
Vehicle crime22.980.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4460.00%
Other theft43.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-66.67%
Robbery21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.470.00%
Burglary32.480.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR8 2BU 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. Edgehill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Purley Downs Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hill View Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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