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

Overview of Crime in SE25 4BJ

LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4BJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This SE25 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 4BJ, encompassing approximately 7151 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE25 4BJ area, explore the SE25 4BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE25 4BJ area, visit the SE25 4BJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE25 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southern Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • A213 with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.21-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour182.94-5.26%
Other theft72.52133.33%
Drugs60.980.00%
Vehicle crime50.84-16.67%
Burglary50.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.53-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour193.6426.67%
Vehicle crime62.66-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Other theft30.42-40.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.0731.82%
Anti-social behaviour154.0650.00%
Vehicle crime72.1016.67%
Other theft50.980.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Public order30.4250.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-75.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.9746.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.080.00%
Vehicle crime61.4050.00%
Other theft50.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Drugs30.56-57.14%
Robbery30.420.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences157.83-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.100.00%
Drugs71.40250.00%
Other theft70.98250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Public order30.4250.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.14-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.400.00%
Shoplifting40.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
April 202429
January 202422
December 202315
November 202328

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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 4BJ 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Belgrave Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lestock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Sunnycroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Armistice Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bradshaws Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Adair Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Avenue Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cumberlow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Sunny Bank
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Bevill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Court Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Portland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Manor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. John Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Woodvale Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. St Dunstan'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chalfont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Elm Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Coleman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1