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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2HP

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HP, Croydon has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2HP 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 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2HP, encompassing approximately 3007 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CR8 2HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Road with total crimes: 4
  • Graham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Stevens Place with total crimes: 3

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.990.00%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Public order20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.6520.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.00-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9814.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.66-16.67%
Other theft41.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Burglary21.00-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences78.98-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-50.00%
Other theft52.00400.00%
Burglary41.66300.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.31140.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.99-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.99400.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3325.00%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Burglary31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour44.99-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences41.330.00%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67-60.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.310.00%
Vehicle crime54.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.660.00%
Burglary41.330.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Graham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Stevens Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Approach Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Watney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Callow Field
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Higher Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sunnydene Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Pheasant Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Foxley Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Olden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sydney Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Aveling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fairbairn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Northwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Purley Vale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Partridge Knoll
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Gables Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1