MORE CLOSE, CR8 2JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 2JN

MORE CLOSE, CR8 2JN, Croydon has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.18 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2JN 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 2JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2JN, encompassing approximately 2910 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 2JN area, explore the CR8 2JN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR8 2JN area, visit the CR8 2JN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Banstead Road with total crimes: 6
  • Russell Hill Place with total crimes: 5

MORE CLOSE, CR8 2JN 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.18-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.15175.00%
Drugs53.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Shoplifting41.37300.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9738.46%
Anti-social behaviour46.19-42.86%
Burglary31.370.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-83.33%
Shoplifting10.34-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.47-61.11%
Other theft62.410.00%
Shoplifting62.0650.00%
Vehicle crime52.060.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Burglary31.37-50.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-83.33%
Drugs10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1824.74260.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.19-31.58%
Burglary64.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.06200.00%
Other theft62.0650.00%
Vehicle crime52.0666.67%
Drugs51.72400.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Shoplifting41.37-33.33%
Robbery31.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.8490.00%
Shoplifting66.53-14.29%
Burglary52.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-44.44%
Other theft41.72-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.37-66.67%
Robbery31.03-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1124.401000.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime93.44350.00%
Other theft93.09125.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.0928.57%
Shoplifting73.09133.33%
Public order52.4166.67%
Burglary51.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Drugs21.37-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.870.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 202413
January 202413
December 202319
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20247
January 202418
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20244
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Banstead Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Russell Hill Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Whytecliffe Road South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Purley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kimberley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Purley Knoll
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Russell Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1