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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2HG

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HG, Croydon has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2HG, encompassing approximately 1992 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Graham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Callow Field with total crimes: 2

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.51100.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.00-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.510.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.510.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.010.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Graham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Callow Field
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Higher Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Highland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Aveling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Burcott Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Densham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Haydn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Northwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1