LOWER ROAD, CR8 5ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 5ND

LOWER ROAD, CR8 5ND, Croydon has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This CR8 5ND 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 5ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 5ND, encompassing approximately 3051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 5ND area, explore the CR8 5ND Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR8 5ND area, visit the CR8 5ND House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 5ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cross Road with total crimes: 4
  • Stevens Place with total crimes: 3

LOWER ROAD, CR8 5ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.95500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 offences53.6025.00%
Shoplifting31.64-81.25%
Burglary10.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9233.33%
Shoplifting41.3133.33%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.230.00%
Shoplifting30.98200.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery1
  • 2. Cross Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Stevens Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Little Roke Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pheasant Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Foxley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Burwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lower Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Purley Vale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Greyfields Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Roke Lodge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1