WESTGATE ROAD, SE25 4LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 4LZ

WESTGATE ROAD, SE25 4LZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population. This SE25 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 4LZ, encompassing approximately 6007 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE25 4LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Portland Road with total crimes: 5
  • Oakley Road with total crimes: 5

WESTGATE ROAD, SE25 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.657.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.33-35.71%
Vehicle crime81.50300.00%
Other theft61.33200.00%
Shoplifting61.0050.00%
Burglary51.00400.00%
Public order40.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-25.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.32133.33%
Violence and sexual offences132.33-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Shoplifting40.67-75.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Public order20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.166.25%
Shoplifting162.83700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.660.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.66-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour62.66500.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Other theft30.50-57.14%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-71.43%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.666.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.83600.00%
Other theft71.1775.00%
Public order41.17100.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Robbery20.33-60.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.66-44.44%
Robbery50.8366.67%
Other theft40.830.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.990.00%
Vehicle crime71.500.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202416
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202417
January 202416
December 202317
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Portland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Oakley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Watcombe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Werndee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pembury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Addison Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Notson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ferndale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cresswell Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Seymour Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Aylett Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Chartham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Love Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Alfred Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Ingatestone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Albert Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Westgate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Pottery Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Harrington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Archer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Brooklyn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1