HAREFIELD ROAD, SW16 3LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3LX

HAREFIELD ROAD, SW16 3LX, Croydon has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3LX 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 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3LX, encompassing approximately 4215 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 3LX area, explore the SW16 3LX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 3LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Harefield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rochester Close with total crimes: 4

HAREFIELD ROAD, SW16 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.49-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour63.56-33.33%
Theft from the person41.420.00%
Robbery40.9533.33%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.220.00%
Public order42.14300.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%

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 order10.47-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-92.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.320.00%
Robbery31.66200.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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 arson21.190.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.24-83.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.76-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour114.2737.50%
Violence and sexual offences112.6122.22%
Robbery62.61500.00%
Vehicle crime41.42-20.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3416.37466.67%
Violence and sexual offences98.07-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.14100.00%
Vehicle crime51.900.00%
Burglary31.1950.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.73-16.67%
Shoplifting62.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.4266.67%
Robbery41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.320.00%
Robbery42.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
May 20241
April 202414
January 202411
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 202418
December 202334
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
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 3LX postcode area is presented below.

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