ST OSWALDS ROAD, SW16 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3SA

ST OSWALDS ROAD, SW16 3SA, Croydon has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.38 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3SA 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 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3SA, encompassing approximately 1625 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SW16 3SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Virginia Road with total crimes: 6
  • Kensington Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • St Oswald'S Road with total crimes: 3

ST OSWALDS ROAD, SW16 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.38333.33%
Vehicle crime48.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-75.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.69166.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.92-62.50%
Robbery21.850.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Burglary11.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.5460.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.9250.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Other theft10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime814.15166.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.92-16.67%
Other theft43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Drugs11.23-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.38-14.29%
Other theft43.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4633.33%
Vehicle crime32.46-66.67%
Drugs31.850.00%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Burglary21.230.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime918.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.5440.00%
Public order34.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Virginia Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Kensington Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Oswald'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Maryland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B273
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Downs Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Georgia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Willowtree Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Norbury Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Arkell Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marston Way
    Total1
    Other theft1