WESTOW STREET, SE19 3RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE19 3RW

WESTOW STREET, SE19 3RW, Croydon has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This SE19 3RW 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 3RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE19 3RW, encompassing approximately 7450 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE19 3RW area, explore the SE19 3RW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (177.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE19 3RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westow Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Vicars Oak Road with total crimes: 8
  • Crystal Palace Bus Station with total crimes: 7

WESTOW STREET, SE19 3RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.07177.78%
Anti-social behaviour223.3610.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.95133.33%
Drugs50.94150.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Public order40.540.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.4050.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour205.7733.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.68-57.14%
Public order41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.525.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.0120.00%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Shoplifting30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Robbery20.27-71.43%
Burglary20.27-71.43%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.80-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour202.685.26%
Burglary72.68133.33%
Robbery70.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Public order50.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-33.33%
Theft from the person10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Other theft10.13-85.71%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.5427.27%
Anti-social behaviour193.76-24.00%
Other theft72.5540.00%
Robbery70.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.94200.00%
Vehicle crime50.8125.00%
Theft from the person30.67200.00%
Burglary30.40-25.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.360.00%
Other theft52.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20249
April 202421
January 202420
December 202328
November 202322

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202415
January 202420
December 202319
November 202325

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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 SE19 3RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westow Hill
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Vicars Oak Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crystal Palace Bus Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. St Aubyn'S Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Palace Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. College Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lunham Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Rama Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Victory Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Paddock Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Gatestone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Essex Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Highland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Cooper'S Yard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Woodland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Woodland Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Jasper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beardell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dargate Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fox Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wakefield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Paxton Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Westow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Alma Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Patterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Childs Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1