LONDON ROAD, SW16 4DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4DP

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4DP, Croydon has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4DP 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 4DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4DP, encompassing approximately 5187 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW16 4DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Pollards Hill West with total crimes: 4
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1842.86%
Anti-social behaviour163.8614.29%
Vehicle crime63.08100.00%
Other theft41.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.87-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences142.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.700.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-50.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.026.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.08-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.70-53.85%
Other theft51.16-37.50%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.11-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour153.4715.38%
Vehicle crime132.89333.33%
Other theft82.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54150.00%
Burglary40.96-20.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.22109.09%
Anti-social behaviour134.438.33%
Burglary52.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-62.50%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.87-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences112.31-31.25%
Vehicle crime82.12166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.39-33.33%
Public order20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.080.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202416
January 202415
December 202313
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202414
January 202418
December 202323
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 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
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Pollards Hill West
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kintyre Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Headcorn Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oaklands Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walden Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Christophers Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1