SW16 4AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4AT

SW16 4AT, Croydon has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4AT 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 4AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4AT, encompassing approximately 7483 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

SW16 4AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 4

SW16 4AT 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3010.96114.29%
Anti-social behaviour154.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.00-29.41%
Vehicle crime61.60100.00%
Other theft50.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4870.00%
Shoplifting142.27-62.16%
Anti-social behaviour101.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Public order30.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Robbery10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3711.221133.33%
Anti-social behaviour154.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.00-52.38%
Public order51.340.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-69.23%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Burglary30.40-50.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Other theft20.27-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.81150.00%
Vehicle crime132.00160.00%
Other theft81.7433.33%
Burglary61.0750.00%
Public order50.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Shoplifting30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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 offences146.28-6.67%
Other theft61.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67300.00%
Burglary40.5333.33%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
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 offences155.6136.36%
Anti-social behaviour92.00-18.18%
Other theft41.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-63.64%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
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 arson10.13-83.33%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime118.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.470.00%
Other theft50.800.00%
Public order50.670.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
April 202410
January 202421
December 202314
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
April 202437
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 4AT 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. 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. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1