THE CHASE, SW16 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3AE

THE CHASE, SW16 3AE, Croydon has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 736 crimes and a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3AE, encompassing approximately 3636 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 3AE area, explore the SW16 3AE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 3AE area, visit the SW16 3AE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW16 3AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harefield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Kuala Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Cedarville Gardens with total crimes: 2

THE CHASE, SW16 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.20-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.38300.00%
Robbery41.100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3028.57%
Burglary22.48100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 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 offences85.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.20-30.00%
Public order21.93100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.98150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.75125.00%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.10300.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-57.14%
Robbery20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.50133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.93-33.33%
Theft from the person21.650.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20232

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 3AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harefield Road
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kuala Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cedarville Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Strathbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Fontaine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norbury Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crescent Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Leonard'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Heatherset Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Beaufort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hillcote Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Links Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1