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

Overview of Crime in SE25 5BS

BIRCHANGER ROAD, SE25 5BS, Croydon has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population. This SE25 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 5BS, encompassing approximately 5594 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

SE25 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grasmere Road with total crimes: 7
  • Spring Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Birchanger Road with total crimes: 5

BIRCHANGER ROAD, SE25 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.727.14%
Violence and sexual offences132.68-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson122.32140.00%
Vehicle crime92.14800.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Drugs20.54-66.67%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.400.00%
Drugs62.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07400.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.76-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.22100.00%
Vehicle crime62.1450.00%
Public order41.0733.33%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.8347.06%
Anti-social behaviour64.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07150.00%
Drugs40.89300.00%
Vehicle crime40.71100.00%
Other theft40.71-42.86%
Public order30.71200.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.0466.67%
Other theft71.79-36.36%
Vehicle crime21.25-60.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.766.25%
Other theft113.041000.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.970.00%
Vehicle crime51.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.366.67%
Vehicle crime72.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Public order10.71-83.33%
Other theft10.18-83.33%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.680.00%
Other theft62.500.00%
Vehicle crime61.070.00%
Public order61.070.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
September 202314

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
April 202418
January 202425
December 202317
November 202317
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 5BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grasmere Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Spring Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Birchanger Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ritchie Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dundee Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Davies Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tenterden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dickenson'S Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cobden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Grindley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Redgrave Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sonning Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Enmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ferndale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Luke'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Estcourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Woodside Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Becket Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Howard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hardcastle Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Gunnell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Goodhew Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hermitage Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1