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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2HQ

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2HQ, encompassing approximately 2683 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

HIGHER DRIVE, CR8 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.47-16.67%
Drugs31.860.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Public order20.75100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.37-50.00%

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 offences87.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.98-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.8650.00%
Other theft21.12-50.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.20-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences62.24-33.33%
Burglary42.240.00%
Other theft41.49100.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.69120.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.100.00%
Other theft23.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3525.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.330.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 2HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cross Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Graham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Foxley Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Olden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sydney Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Aveling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fairbairn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Northwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Purley Vale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gables Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1