SOUTHERN AVENUE, SE25 4BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 4BS

SOUTHERN AVENUE, SE25 4BS, Croydon has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This SE25 4BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE25 postcode area, which has experienced 252 crimes and a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE25 4BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 4BS, encompassing approximately 6387 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE25 4BS area, explore the SE25 4BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

SE25 4BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southern Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Belgrave Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sunnycroft Road with total crimes: 3

SOUTHERN AVENUE, SE25 4BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences218.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.2928.57%
Vehicle crime72.8240.00%
Other theft41.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.61-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour143.2955.56%
Vehicle crime52.19-28.57%
Robbery30.7850.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Other theft20.31-60.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.4583.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.440.00%
Vehicle crime71.4140.00%
Other theft51.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-20.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Public order20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.83-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour91.880.00%
Other theft61.41500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9425.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Public order40.78300.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8390.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-33.33%
Robbery30.630.00%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.30-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences102.35-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1050.00%
Public order40.9433.33%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.440.00%
Drugs72.040.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202421
January 202422
December 202312
November 202319
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 202315
September 202322

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Southern Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sunnycroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avenue Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sundial Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Oliver Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pittville Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St Dunstan'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chalfont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Elm Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Dixon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Warminster Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Armistice Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Penge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Avenue Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodvale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Court Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Warminster Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. A213
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Portland Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Manor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Holmesdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Oliver Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Nugent Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1