SW16 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4AL

SW16 4AL, Croydon has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4AL 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 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4AL, encompassing approximately 7614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 4AL area, explore the SW16 4AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SW16 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

SW16 4AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3012.48114.29%
Anti-social behaviour173.9441.67%
Violence and sexual offences162.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1050.00%
Other theft60.79200.00%
Vehicle crime50.79150.00%
Theft from the person40.660.00%
Public order30.53-57.14%
Drugs30.390.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Robbery10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.800.00%
Shoplifting142.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.840.00%
Public order71.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.130.00%

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 order10.26-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-92.86%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3711.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.840.00%
Public order51.71400.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Robbery40.53300.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 arson20.66-33.33%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.9550.00%
Shoplifting192.76-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour132.50116.67%
Vehicle crime101.7166.67%
Other theft91.310.00%
Public order51.1866.67%
Burglary40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-40.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2810.51366.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.68-46.15%
Other theft91.84-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.79-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.79400.00%
Burglary40.6633.33%
Public order30.5350.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.41-15.38%
Other theft101.4442.86%
Vehicle crime61.31-40.00%
Shoplifting60.79-45.45%
Robbery40.790.00%
Burglary30.53-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Public order20.26-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-85.71%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.710.00%
Shoplifting111.710.00%
Vehicle crime101.440.00%
Burglary81.310.00%
Other theft71.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.920.00%
Public order50.920.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202413
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
May 20241
April 202414
January 202421
December 202314
November 202326
October 202313

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
April 202437
January 202419
December 202328
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 4AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total39
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Roche Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kintyre Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Norbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Newlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Helen'S Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. St Helen'S Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Norton Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Craignish Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Semley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sherlock Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tylecroft Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Granden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lloyd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1