NORTHBOROUGH ROAD, SW16 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4AX

NORTHBOROUGH ROAD, SW16 4AX, Croydon has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4AX, encompassing approximately 7877 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 4AX area, explore the SW16 4AX 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: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SW16 4AX 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

NORTHBOROUGH ROAD, SW16 4AX 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3010.79114.29%
Anti-social behaviour163.8145.45%
Violence and sexual offences152.03-16.67%
Other theft61.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.36125.00%
Shoplifting142.28-62.16%
Anti-social behaviour111.78-15.38%
Public order51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-25.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.13-75.00%
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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3710.281133.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.65-61.90%
Public order51.0225.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-50.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Other theft20.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.6785.71%
Other theft81.6514.29%
Vehicle crime81.0260.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.510.00%
Public order40.51300.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.46-47.06%
Other theft71.1475.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.89-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63300.00%
Burglary40.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.3354.55%
Anti-social behaviour92.16-18.18%
Vehicle crime51.14-44.44%
Other theft40.63-33.33%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%
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 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.400.00%
Vehicle crime91.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.140.00%
Other theft60.890.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202413
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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 20244
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 20248
January 202421
December 20239
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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

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 4AX 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. Norton Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Lloyd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Isham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pollards Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1