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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2HJ

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2HJ, encompassing approximately 1875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR8 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Callow Field with total crimes: 2
  • Higher Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Highland Road with total crimes: 2

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.86100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.27200.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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