LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 4AQ

LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This SE25 4AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE25 postcode area, which has experienced 299 crimes and a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE25 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 4AQ, encompassing approximately 5859 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE25 4AQ area, explore the SE25 4AQ 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 (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE25 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southern Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • A213 with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.9229.41%
Anti-social behaviour163.756.67%
Drugs52.73150.00%
Other theft50.8525.00%
Vehicle crime50.85-16.67%
Burglary40.850.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.19-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour152.900.00%
Vehicle crime62.5620.00%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.0528.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.0787.50%
Vehicle crime52.56-28.57%
Robbery30.8550.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Other theft20.34-50.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3427.27%
Anti-social behaviour82.39-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.37250.00%
Other theft41.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.17-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.8812.50%
Other theft61.54500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.41-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime40.68-33.33%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Robbery10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.390.00%
Vehicle crime61.710.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202415
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
April 202418
January 202414
December 202311
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 4AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Southern Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. A213
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Nugent Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 5. Lestock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sunnycroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Armistice Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bradshaws Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Haysleigh Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avenue Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cumberlow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sunny Bank
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Court Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Portland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Manor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Woodvale Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. St Dunstan'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Chalfont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elm Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Warminster Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coleman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1