PURLEY ROAD, CR8 2HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 2HA

PURLEY ROAD, CR8 2HA, Croydon has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.84 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2HA 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 2HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2HA, encompassing approximately 3108 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR8 2HA 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

PURLEY ROAD, CR8 2HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.8422.22%
Anti-social behaviour177.0870.00%
Drugs55.47400.00%
Vehicle crime51.61150.00%
Public order51.61400.00%
Shoplifting51.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Burglary21.29-50.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.790.00%
Burglary43.220.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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 theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.271500.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.150.00%
Vehicle crime74.500.00%
Other theft72.25600.00%
Shoplifting62.250.00%
Public order51.93400.00%
Robbery31.61200.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 theft11.29-87.50%
Public order10.32-80.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-94.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2328.9591.67%
Violence and sexual offences187.40-14.29%
Burglary105.79100.00%
Other theft83.2260.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5775.00%
Vehicle crime62.2550.00%
Public order51.93400.00%
Shoplifting51.61-16.67%
Drugs41.61300.00%
Robbery21.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.2790.91%
Anti-social behaviour126.760.00%
Shoplifting63.86-14.29%
Burglary51.93-28.57%
Other theft51.61-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Robbery31.29-75.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.32-87.50%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1225.41140.00%
Robbery123.861100.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.86-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.86-42.11%
Vehicle crime83.54166.67%
Public order82.5760.00%
Burglary72.57250.00%
Shoplifting72.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.110.00%
Other theft55.150.00%
Public order51.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202414
January 202423
December 202312
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
April 202416
March 20241
January 202418
December 202321
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 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 20235

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 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
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 2HA 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. Purley Knoll
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Purley Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Russell Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Woburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Foxley Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Olden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Gables Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Warren Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Hill View Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Glenn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1