OVETT CLOSE, SE19 3RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE19 3RX

OVETT CLOSE, SE19 3RX, Croydon has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This SE19 3RX 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 3RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE19 3RX, encompassing approximately 7385 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE19 3RX area, explore the SE19 3RX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE19 3RX area, visit the SE19 3RX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (211.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

SE19 3RX 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

OVETT CLOSE, SE19 3RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.24211.11%
Anti-social behaviour203.79-16.67%
Drugs92.71125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.22133.33%
Public order60.9550.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.54300.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour246.5026.32%
Violence and sexual offences93.25-62.50%
Drugs41.22300.00%
Public order40.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-87.50%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.25-5.00%
Vehicle crime82.57100.00%
Theft from the person31.08200.00%
Shoplifting30.41200.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery20.27-66.67%
Burglary20.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.21-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences182.71-45.45%
Burglary62.44100.00%
Robbery60.81-14.29%
Public order50.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6833.33%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Theft from the person10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%
Other theft10.14-85.71%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.0043.48%
Anti-social behaviour244.47-17.24%
Other theft73.2540.00%
Robbery70.95133.33%
Vehicle crime60.9520.00%
Public order40.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.54200.00%
Theft from the person30.41200.00%
Burglary30.41-25.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Drugs30.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2910.1616.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.93-8.00%
Vehicle crime53.110.00%
Other theft50.68-16.67%
Burglary40.68-20.00%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Robbery30.4150.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.83-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences253.39-7.41%
Other theft63.3920.00%
Burglary50.81150.00%
Vehicle crime50.68-16.67%
Public order50.68-54.55%
Drugs30.680.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-87.50%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.060.00%
Public order113.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.080.00%
Other theft50.810.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20249
April 202424
January 202418
December 202333
November 202323
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
April 202419
January 202420
December 202324
November 202329
October 202325
September 202330

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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
October 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3RX 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. Victoria Crescent
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. St Aubyn'S Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Palace Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Oakwood Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cawnpore Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lunham Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Rama Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Victory Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Paddock Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Gatestone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Essex Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Highland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Cooper'S Yard
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Woodland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Woodland Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Jasper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beardell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dargate Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fox Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wakefield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Paxton Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Westow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Alma Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1