WATNEY CLOSE, CR8 4BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 4BS

WATNEY CLOSE, CR8 4BS, Croydon has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population. This CR8 4BS 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 4BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 4BS, encompassing approximately 2713 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 4BS area, explore the CR8 4BS 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 (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR8 4BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westdene Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

WATNEY CLOSE, CR8 4BS 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3212.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.32133.33%
Drugs42.58300.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.37-66.67%

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 offences88.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9566.67%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Burglary10.74-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0066.67%
Burglary43.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.69100.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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 behaviour46.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.470.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232
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 4BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westdene Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
  • 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. Purley Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Watney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Callow Field
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sydney Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Downlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Musgrove Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Aveling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fairbairn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Higher Drive
    Total1
    Public order1