ESSEX GROVE, SE19 3SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE19 3SX

ESSEX GROVE, SE19 3SX, Croydon has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This SE19 3SX 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 3SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE19 3SX, encompassing approximately 6476 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE19 3SX area, explore the SE19 3SX 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 (127.27% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)

SE19 3SX 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

ESSEX GROVE, SE19 3SX 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 Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.73127.27%
Drugs143.86133.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.167.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.16600.00%
Public order51.08400.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.01-31.25%
Drugs61.70500.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.796.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.4730.00%
Vehicle crime42.01100.00%
Public order30.6250.00%
Other theft30.46-40.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.15-80.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.41-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.32-16.67%
Other theft51.5466.67%
Robbery50.77150.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-60.00%
Public order20.31-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour123.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08400.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.46-50.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences217.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.240.00%
Public order62.320.00%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202411
April 202416
January 202415
December 202324
November 202321

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 202315

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.20 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 20235
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.20 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE19 3SX 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. College Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wicks Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Alexandra Drive
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 9. Oakwood Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brabourne Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Treloar Gardens
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harold Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Gibbs Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Roman Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Lunham Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Gatestone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Essex Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. High View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Hermitage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Whiteley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Essex Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Crystal Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Central Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Highland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Courtney Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hancock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Troy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Ilkley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1