WATSON PLACE, SE25 5FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 5FA

WATSON PLACE, SE25 5FA, Croydon has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This SE25 5FA 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 5FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 5FA, encompassing approximately 2819 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE25 5FA area, explore the SE25 5FA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE25 5FA area, visit the SE25 5FA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE25 5FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priory Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Percy Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pickering Gardens with total crimes: 2

WATSON PLACE, SE25 5FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.13100.00%
Drugs41.42300.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.22125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.1914.29%
Other theft32.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.03-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour42.48-20.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0613.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.0325.00%
Public order31.7750.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7087.50%
Other theft55.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7733.33%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Public order21.06100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Robbery10.71-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.380.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20247
January 202417
December 202315
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 5FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Priory Gardens
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Percy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pickering Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grindley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Rees Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alverston Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dinsdale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Gunnell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Towpath Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Canal Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wynton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sidney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1