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

Overview of Crime in SW16 4BD

NORTHBOROUGH ROAD, SW16 4BD, Croydon has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4BD 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 4BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4BD, encompassing approximately 7852 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SW16 4BD 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

NORTHBOROUGH ROAD, SW16 4BD 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3011.84114.29%
Anti-social behaviour183.8238.46%
Violence and sexual offences142.29-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.78200.00%
Other theft60.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7625.00%
Theft from the person40.640.00%
Public order30.51-62.50%
Burglary30.38200.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

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 offences208.660.00%
Shoplifting142.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.780.00%
Public order81.66700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 order10.25-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3710.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.530.00%
Public order61.27500.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Robbery40.51300.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 arson20.64-50.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8453.33%
Shoplifting192.93-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour142.42100.00%
Other theft91.7812.50%
Vehicle crime91.1580.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.510.00%
Public order40.5133.33%
Drugs40.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting289.93366.67%
Violence and sexual offences153.57-31.82%
Other theft81.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.02-36.36%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.64100.00%
Burglary40.51100.00%
Public order30.51200.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.2857.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.80-21.43%
Other theft81.4033.33%
Shoplifting61.02-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.76-54.55%
Burglary20.64-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-71.43%
Robbery20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.780.00%
Vehicle crime111.780.00%
Shoplifting111.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.400.00%
Burglary70.890.00%
Other theft60.890.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202412
January 202414
December 20237
November 202311
October 202314

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 20245
August 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
May 20241
April 202410
January 202423
December 202315
November 202322
October 202314

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

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 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

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 4BD 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. Roche Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kintyre Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Norbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Northborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1