HOWARD ROAD, SE25 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 5BU

HOWARD ROAD, SE25 5BU, Croydon has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This SE25 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 5BU, encompassing approximately 7243 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SE25 5BU 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
  • Birchanger Road with total crimes: 5

HOWARD ROAD, SE25 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1910.085.56%
Anti-social behaviour142.620.00%
Vehicle crime91.93350.00%
Other theft91.24125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2414.29%
Shoplifting61.1050.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.01-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour142.4816.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.930.00%
Drugs60.97200.00%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Shoplifting40.55-75.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.040.00%
Shoplifting163.87700.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.2133.33%
Public order51.6625.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Robbery40.69300.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Other theft20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Drugs20.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.5340.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.8712.50%
Other theft61.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8325.00%
Vehicle crime50.6925.00%
Drugs40.69300.00%
Public order40.55-20.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.320.00%
Other theft82.76-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour81.1014.29%
Public order51.10400.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-20.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.14-25.93%
Other theft132.76225.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7916.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9725.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-50.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.870.00%
Vehicle crime83.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202428
January 202428
December 202320
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 202313
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20233
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 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 5BU 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. 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. Oakley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Percy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dundee Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watcombe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Werndee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dickenson'S Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cobden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Grindley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Enmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Shinners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Notson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ferndale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Luke'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Gunnell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Crowther Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Alfred Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Ingatestone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Stanger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1