SW16 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4DR

SW16 4DR, Croydon has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4DR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4DR, encompassing approximately 4486 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Dalmeny Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Somerset Gardens with total crimes: 3

SW16 4DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.926.25%
Anti-social behaviour143.79-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-62.50%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Other theft10.45-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.57-38.46%
Vehicle crime83.57-38.46%
Other theft51.78-37.50%
Drugs31.11200.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.164.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.7914.29%
Vehicle crime133.57333.33%
Other theft82.90166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.78150.00%
Burglary41.11-20.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.93127.27%
Anti-social behaviour145.577.69%
Burglary53.120.00%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-62.50%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.47-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences112.90-38.89%
Vehicle crime82.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-25.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.15-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences184.2320.00%
Burglary44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Vehicle crime40.89-50.00%
Theft from the person30.89200.00%
Other theft20.67-77.78%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.900.00%
Other theft93.340.00%
Vehicle crime82.010.00%
Public order41.780.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202416
January 202416
December 202314
November 202313
October 202319
September 202322

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202416
January 202426
December 202325
November 202311
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
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
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Kintyre Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Headcorn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Headcorn Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. A23
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oaklands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Pollards Hill West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Beech Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Beatrice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Strathyre Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. St Christophers Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Goston Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1