BIRCHANGER ROAD, SE25 5BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 5BA

BIRCHANGER ROAD, SE25 5BA, Croydon has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population. This SE25 5BA 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 5BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 5BA, encompassing approximately 6451 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE25 5BA area, explore the SE25 5BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

SE25 5BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Farley Place with total crimes: 8
  • Birchanger Road with total crimes: 5

BIRCHANGER ROAD, SE25 5BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.24-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences182.79-10.00%
Other theft92.79125.00%
Vehicle crime81.39166.67%
Shoplifting71.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.0820.00%
Drugs40.9333.33%
Robbery30.620.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order20.31-50.00%
Burglary20.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.411900.00%
Shoplifting63.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.930.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Public order40.62300.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.88900.00%
Shoplifting194.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.940.00%
Public order72.17600.00%
Vehicle crime61.080.00%
Other theft60.930.00%
Theft from the person40.93300.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Burglary20.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.77-88.89%
Public order10.46-85.71%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.863.85%
Anti-social behaviour134.1818.18%
Vehicle crime82.0160.00%
Public order71.24-22.22%
Drugs61.08100.00%
Other theft50.93-54.55%
Shoplifting50.77-16.67%
Burglary40.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-50.00%
Robbery20.62-71.43%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.9523.81%
Anti-social behaviour114.03-26.67%
Other theft111.7010.00%
Public order91.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3960.00%
Robbery71.24-12.50%
Shoplifting61.080.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-16.67%
Drugs30.77200.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.250.00%
Other theft102.320.00%
Robbery81.550.00%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Shoplifting60.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.930.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 202414
January 202413
December 202311
November 202315

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20241
April 202430
March 20243
January 202427
December 202326
November 202321

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202419
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 5BA 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. Farley Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other crime1
  • 3. Birchanger Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Portland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 6. Percy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cargreen Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Belgrave Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Clifford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Watcombe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Werndee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pembury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grindley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Merchants Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Enmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Shinners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Howard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gunnell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Wilberforce Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lawrence Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Cargreen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Doyle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Norwood Junction
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Crowther Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Alfred Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Ingatestone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Stanger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1