BALFOUR ROAD, SE25 5JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 5JX

BALFOUR ROAD, SE25 5JX, Croydon has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.55 per 1,000 population. This SE25 5JX 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 5JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 5JX, encompassing approximately 8411 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SE25 5JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Farley Place with total crimes: 8
  • A213 with total crimes: 6

BALFOUR ROAD, SE25 5JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.4512.50%
Other theft103.21233.33%
Vehicle crime101.19100.00%
Shoplifting91.1950.00%
Drugs71.07250.00%
Burglary60.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7125.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Public order40.48-33.33%
Other crime30.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.992800.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.450.00%
Public order62.85500.00%
Shoplifting60.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.031200.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.640.00%
Shoplifting202.620.00%
Other theft72.380.00%
Theft from the person60.83500.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Robbery50.590.00%
Public order50.59400.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.59-88.89%
Public order10.36-85.71%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.65-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour213.2131.25%
Other theft82.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime80.9560.00%
Public order70.95-22.22%
Drugs60.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71-45.45%
Shoplifting50.71-28.57%
Burglary40.59100.00%
Robbery30.48-66.67%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.43-8.57%
Other theft163.8077.78%
Anti-social behaviour161.90-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson111.9057.14%
Robbery91.31-18.18%
Public order91.07200.00%
Shoplifting71.0716.67%
Vehicle crime50.83-28.57%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.60-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour224.16-8.33%
Robbery112.6237.50%
Other theft91.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Vehicle crime70.83-30.00%
Shoplifting60.83-33.33%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Public order30.48-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.870.00%
Vehicle crime102.850.00%
Shoplifting91.190.00%
Robbery81.070.00%
Public order80.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.950.00%
Other theft60.830.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 20241
April 202439
March 20243
January 202427
December 202332
November 202335
October 202341

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 202316
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
April 202422
January 202421
December 202316
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202420
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 5JX 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. Farley Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other crime1
  • 3. A213
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Portland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 6. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Percy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cargreen Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Belgrave Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Clifford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Watcombe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Werndee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Pembury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Addison Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lestock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Sunnycroft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Merchants Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Enmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Shinners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Notson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cresswell Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Seymour Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Aylett Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Sunny Bank
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bevill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Portland Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Manor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wilberforce Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lawrence Road
    Total1
    Other theft1