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

Overview of Crime in SE25 5BY

HOWARD ROAD, SE25 5BY, Croydon has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This SE25 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 5BY, encompassing approximately 6897 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE25 5BY 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

HOWARD ROAD, SE25 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.9914.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.0366.67%
Vehicle crime61.45500.00%
Other theft60.8750.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.03500.00%
Drugs50.870.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.97-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.7530.00%
Vehicle crime61.8850.00%
Public order50.8766.67%
Robbery30.720.00%
Burglary30.43-25.00%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.8447.06%
Anti-social behaviour103.62-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson51.45400.00%
Other theft50.72-37.50%
Burglary40.72300.00%
Vehicle crime40.58-20.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.6721.43%
Anti-social behaviour112.4637.50%
Other theft81.59-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.1625.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.810.00%
Other theft132.03333.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.88100.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-25.00%
Robbery30.43200.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.930.00%
Vehicle crime62.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.580.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202413
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
April 202419
January 202425
December 202317
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 5BY 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. Portland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Oakley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dundee Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watcombe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Enmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ferndale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Luke'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Estcourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Woodside Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Becket Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Woodside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Howard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hardcastle Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Gunnell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Alfred Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1