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

Overview of Crime in SE25 5BQ

BIRCHANGER ROAD, SE25 5BQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This SE25 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 5BQ, encompassing approximately 5401 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE25 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birchanger Road with total crimes: 5
  • Beckford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Malcolm Road with total crimes: 4

BIRCHANGER ROAD, SE25 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.63-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson91.8550.00%
Vehicle crime81.67700.00%
Other theft51.4825.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs10.37-85.71%

In August 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 behaviour2010.7453.85%
Violence and sexual offences183.7012.50%
Drugs73.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.300.00%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.70-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour132.9618.18%
Vehicle crime72.4175.00%
Robbery31.300.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Burglary20.56-50.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0023.53%
Anti-social behaviour113.89-15.38%
Other theft52.04-37.50%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime40.7433.33%
Public order40.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.1585.71%
Other theft82.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9613.33%
Other theft103.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8540.00%
Vehicle crime31.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.290.00%
Vehicle crime62.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 202416
January 202421
December 202317
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 202413
January 202411
December 202313
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birchanger Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Beckford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Percy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dundee Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Davies Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dickenson'S Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cobden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Pickering Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grindley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Redgrave Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sonning Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Enmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ferndale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Woodside Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Becket Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Woodside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Howard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hardcastle Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Gunnell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Towpath Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Goodhew Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hermitage Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Alfred Road
    Total1
    Other theft1