UPPER GROVE, SE25 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 6JU

UPPER GROVE, SE25 6JU, Croydon has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population. This SE25 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 6JU, encompassing approximately 7042 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE25 6JU area, explore the SE25 6JU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE25 6JU area, visit the SE25 6JU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

SE25 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wooderson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Priory Gardens with total crimes: 4

UPPER GROVE, SE25 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.95-50.00%
Drugs132.271200.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.85-45.45%
Other theft61.70200.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.57100.00%
Burglary40.57300.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.540.00%
Vehicle crime43.120.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.792800.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.120.00%
Vehicle crime71.420.00%
Drugs60.990.00%
Burglary60.850.00%
Theft from the person40.850.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.26122.22%
Drugs62.84-14.29%
Public order60.850.00%
Vehicle crime60.850.00%
Robbery50.8525.00%
Shoplifting50.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-50.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.36-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour93.410.00%
Other theft81.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.1460.00%
Drugs71.1475.00%
Vehicle crime60.9920.00%
Public order60.850.00%
Shoplifting50.8525.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.6438.10%
Other theft124.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.70-35.71%
Public order61.2820.00%
Vehicle crime50.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7125.00%
Drugs40.71-33.33%
Shoplifting40.57-33.33%
Robbery40.57100.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2111.22-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour142.98-17.65%
Vehicle crime101.9925.00%
Drugs61.42-40.00%
Shoplifting60.85200.00%
Public order50.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-20.00%
Other theft30.57-62.50%
Other crime30.43200.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Robbery20.43-60.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.120.00%
Drugs102.410.00%
Other theft81.420.00%
Vehicle crime81.140.00%
Public order71.140.00%
Robbery50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202432
April 202429
March 20241
January 202430
December 202324
November 202329
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202410
January 202420
December 20239
November 20239
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 202312
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE25 6JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wooderson Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Priory Gardens
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Cargreen Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Belgrave Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alverston Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dinsdale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Holmesdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bungalow Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Walter'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Dixon Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Huntly Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sangley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holmewood Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Prince Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wynton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Peace Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wilberforce Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lawrence Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Cargreen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1