OSCAR CLOSE, CR8 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 2LU

OSCAR CLOSE, CR8 2LU, Croydon has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2LU, encompassing approximately 2368 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banstead Road with total crimes: 6
  • Russell Hill Place with total crimes: 5
  • Coldharbour Lane with total crimes: 4

OSCAR CLOSE, CR8 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6728.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.80350.00%
Drugs43.800.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.49-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.96-50.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.93-18.18%
Other theft53.80150.00%
Vehicle crime42.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-55.56%
Public order41.69300.00%
Burglary21.69-60.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Robbery10.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.16-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour94.6480.00%
Burglary53.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.11100.00%
Robbery31.69200.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Other theft21.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.20100.00%
Other theft55.91-16.67%
Burglary52.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-33.33%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Robbery10.42-88.89%

In November 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery918.16350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.80-50.00%
Other theft62.96200.00%
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Burglary41.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Drugs21.27-33.33%
Public order20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.240.00%
Drugs35.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
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 2LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Banstead Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Russell Hill Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kimberley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Purley Knoll
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Russell Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1