HEATHERSET GARDENS, SW16 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3LS

HEATHERSET GARDENS, SW16 3LS, Croydon has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.47 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3LS, encompassing approximately 5403 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW16 3LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 40
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Harefield Road with total crimes: 5

HEATHERSET GARDENS, SW16 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2916.47123.08%
Violence and sexual offences175.37-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour163.1533.33%
Robbery62.96100.00%
Theft from the person41.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.320.00%
Shoplifting134.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.410.00%
Public order62.22500.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.190.00%

In May 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 order10.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-94.12%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3614.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.150.00%
Robbery61.48500.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.19-83.33%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2113.32-38.24%
Violence and sexual offences143.8955.56%
Anti-social behaviour92.59-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.6720.00%
Robbery61.11200.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3413.88466.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.85-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.6766.67%
Other theft40.93-20.00%
Public order40.74300.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Robbery20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3631.25%
Shoplifting63.89-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-37.50%
Other theft50.9325.00%
Robbery40.930.00%
Theft from the person30.74200.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.290.00%
Shoplifting152.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.780.00%
Robbery41.480.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
May 20241
April 202417
January 202414
December 20239
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
April 202436
January 202421
December 202334
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total40
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Harefield Road
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rochester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roche Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kuala Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Strathbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fontaine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crescent Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. St Leonard'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hepworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Colmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Heatherset Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Beaufort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hillcote Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Links Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Robbery1