HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 2HF

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HF, Croydon has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2HF, encompassing approximately 2364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Graham Road with total crimes: 3

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.810.00%
Drugs31.690.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.540.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3028.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.8133.33%
Other theft21.690.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6116.67%
Burglary42.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft20.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.34-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour22.540.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.88175.00%
Burglary24.65-33.33%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.1933.33%
Other theft31.69-25.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.380.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Graham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Watney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Callow Field
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Higher Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sunnydene Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Olden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sydney Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Musgrove Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Aveling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fairbairn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Burcott Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Densham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Northwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1