CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE19 1BY

CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1BY, Croydon has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population. This SE19 1BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE19 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE19 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE19 1BY, encompassing approximately 6394 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE19 1BY area, explore the SE19 1BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SE19 1BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicars Oak Road with total crimes: 8
  • Victoria Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Hawke Road with total crimes: 5

CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.63144.44%
Drugs143.44180.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.19-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.56600.00%
Public order51.09400.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Shoplifting20.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.16-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences91.88-25.00%
Drugs51.41400.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.16-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.2644.44%
Violence and sexual offences122.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.88150.00%
Public order40.78300.00%
Other theft30.63-40.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.88-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.35-30.77%
Other theft51.4166.67%
Robbery40.780.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.2941.18%
Anti-social behaviour133.7530.00%
Vehicle crime42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63300.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Public order30.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.41-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour102.66-9.09%
Public order61.56500.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.970.00%
Other theft51.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
April 202412
January 202415
December 202324
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE19 1BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vicars Oak Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Victoria Crescent
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hawke Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Gibbs Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bloomhall Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wicks Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Alexandra Drive
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 8. Oakwood Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brabourne Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Treloar Gardens
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Berridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Gibbs Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Roman Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Lunham Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Gatestone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Essex Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. High View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Hermitage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Whiteley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Essex Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Crystal Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Central Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Highland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Courtney Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hancock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Troy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ilkley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1