SW16 4AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4AS

SW16 4AS, Croydon has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4AS 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 4AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4AS, encompassing approximately 7408 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW16 4AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Pollards Hill West with total crimes: 4
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 4

SW16 4AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.4820.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.62-29.41%
Vehicle crime61.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8125.00%
Other theft50.67400.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.0788.89%
Anti-social behaviour102.29-33.33%
Burglary41.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.02-55.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-69.23%
Drugs30.540.00%
Burglary30.40-40.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other theft10.27-87.50%
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.7242.86%
Anti-social behaviour152.70150.00%
Vehicle crime132.02160.00%
Other theft81.7533.33%
Burglary51.0825.00%
Public order50.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.21-6.67%
Other theft61.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67300.00%
Burglary40.5433.33%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.6736.36%
Anti-social behaviour92.02-25.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-63.64%
Burglary30.54-25.00%
Theft from the person20.40-33.33%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.239.09%
Vehicle crime111.62120.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.48-8.33%
Public order51.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.67150.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Other theft40.54-55.56%
Theft from the person30.54200.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.620.00%
Other theft91.480.00%
Public order61.210.00%
Vehicle crime50.810.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 202413
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202415
January 202415
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
April 20249
January 202420
December 202314
November 202315
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Pollards Hill West
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kintyre Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. St Helen'S Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. St Helen'S Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Craignish Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Semley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sherlock Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Tylecroft Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Granden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1