WATCOMBE ROAD, SE25 4XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 4XA

WATCOMBE ROAD, SE25 4XA, Croydon has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.34 per 1,000 population. This SE25 4XA 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 4XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 4XA, encompassing approximately 6863 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SE25 4XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Grasmere Road with total crimes: 7
  • Portland Road with total crimes: 5

WATCOMBE ROAD, SE25 4XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.3480.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.628.33%
Vehicle crime111.891000.00%
Other theft81.60300.00%
Shoplifting61.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Public order40.58100.00%
Burglary40.58300.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.6820.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.75-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Shoplifting40.58-75.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other theft20.29-33.33%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.89-5.00%
Shoplifting162.77700.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.3325.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft30.44-50.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-50.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences208.3017.65%
Anti-social behaviour82.91300.00%
Other theft61.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.5833.33%
Burglary40.58300.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Public order30.44-25.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.70-5.56%
Other theft82.48-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Public order40.5833.33%
Vehicle crime30.58200.00%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-60.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.15-80.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.14-28.00%
Other theft92.62125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-28.57%
Robbery50.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Public order30.4450.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.29-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.450.00%
Vehicle crime103.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.460.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202410
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202419
January 202420
December 202317
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 4XA 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. Grasmere Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Portland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Oakley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dundee Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Watcombe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Werndee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pembury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Addison Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cobden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Enmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shinners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Notson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ferndale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cresswell Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Seymour Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Aylett Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Woodside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Alfred Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ingatestone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Albert Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Westgate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Pottery Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Harrington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Archer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Stanger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1