CR8 5AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 5AZ

CR8 5AZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This CR8 5AZ 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 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 5AZ, encompassing approximately 1800 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 5AZ area, explore the CR8 5AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 5AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • St Winifreds with total crimes: 2
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 1

CR8 5AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.00-20.00%
Robbery12.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.440.00%
Shoplifting32.78-81.25%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.8966.67%
Other crime22.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.7833.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.220.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Other theft21.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2250.00%
Shoplifting31.67200.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.00-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202416
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR8 5AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Winifreds
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eskdale Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ravens Wold
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1