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

Overview of Crime in SE25 5BE

BIRCHANGER ROAD, SE25 5BE, Croydon has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This SE25 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 5BE, encompassing approximately 6355 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE25 5BE 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 5BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.43-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences183.155.88%
Criminal damage and arson82.8333.33%
Other theft81.26100.00%
Vehicle crime81.26300.00%
Shoplifting61.2620.00%
Drugs30.94-25.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.461600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.670.00%
Shoplifting50.940.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
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 offences10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.16-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.37766.67%
Shoplifting174.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.670.00%
Public order72.05600.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
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 offences30.79-90.00%
Public order10.47-85.71%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.3742.86%
Anti-social behaviour174.7230.77%
Vehicle crime72.6740.00%
Public order71.100.00%
Other theft61.10-50.00%
Drugs50.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-50.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.435.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.30-18.75%
Other theft122.059.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.8960.00%
Public order71.26133.33%
Vehicle crime51.10-16.67%
Robbery50.79-16.67%
Shoplifting30.7950.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.64-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour163.1545.45%
Other theft112.52120.00%
Vehicle crime61.73-40.00%
Robbery60.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9425.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.31-33.33%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.880.00%
Vehicle crime101.730.00%
Other theft51.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.790.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
April 202413
January 202417
December 202313
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 20241
April 202426
March 20243
January 202430
December 202321
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202417
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 5BE 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. Portland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Percy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dundee Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cargreen Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Clifford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Watcombe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Werndee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pembury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cobden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Pickering Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grindley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Merchants Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Enmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Shinners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ferndale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Becket Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Woodside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Howard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Gunnell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Towpath Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Wilberforce Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cargreen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Doyle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Norwood Junction
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Crowther Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Alfred Road
    Total1
    Other theft1