WHARNCLIFFE ROAD, SE25 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE25 6SJ

WHARNCLIFFE ROAD, SE25 6SJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This SE25 6SJ 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 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE25 6SJ, encompassing approximately 4254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE25 6SJ area, explore the SE25 6SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE25 6SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrights Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wharncliffe Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Mersham Road with total crimes: 2

WHARNCLIFFE ROAD, SE25 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.64-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.24-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.46-6.67%
Drugs63.29500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.41200.00%
Public order31.41200.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.52150.00%
Other theft43.53300.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-62.50%
Robbery20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.35-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences61.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-50.00%
Robbery41.18100.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft10.47-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.6442.86%
Vehicle crime92.35-18.18%
Other theft62.12500.00%
Burglary51.4166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.1866.67%
Robbery21.18100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime117.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202414
January 202415
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 6SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wrights Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wharncliffe Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mersham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Holmewood Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cuthbert Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ardent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Mersham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hythe Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Falkland Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Michael Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whitehorse Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Howden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tummons Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1