LONDON ROAD, SW16 4AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4AA

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4AA, Croydon has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.53 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4AA 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 4AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4AA, encompassing approximately 6676 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 4AA area, explore the SW16 4AA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 4AA area, visit the SW16 4AA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW16 4AA 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

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3014.53114.29%
Violence and sexual offences204.49-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour153.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.250.00%
Robbery61.0550.00%
Theft from the person40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Other theft30.45-25.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Public order20.30-71.43%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.930.00%
Shoplifting143.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.100.00%
Public order71.80600.00%
Burglary41.050.00%
Other theft40.600.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.150.00%

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 order10.30-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-93.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3812.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.690.00%
Public order62.25500.00%
Robbery60.90500.00%
Other theft50.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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 arson20.750.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-93.75%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.98-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences163.1545.45%
Anti-social behaviour92.40-43.75%
Vehicle crime81.3514.29%
Public order61.2020.00%
Robbery50.90150.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Other theft40.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Burglary30.45-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3613.63500.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.40-59.26%
Vehicle crime71.6575.00%
Burglary51.0525.00%
Public order50.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Other theft30.45-50.00%
Robbery20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.1968.75%
Anti-social behaviour84.04-11.11%
Other theft61.20-25.00%
Shoplifting60.90-60.00%
Robbery50.9066.67%
Burglary40.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 offences1610.630.00%
Shoplifting152.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.250.00%
Other theft81.350.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 20245
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
May 20241
April 202415
February 20241
January 202416
December 202311
November 202327
October 202316

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 20244
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
April 202438
January 202421
December 202336
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 4AA 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. Guildersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kuala Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Glencairn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Strathbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St Helen'S Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. St Helen'S Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. St Leonard'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hepworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Heatherset Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Beaufort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Semley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lloyd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Robbery1