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

Overview of Crime in SW16 4EH

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4EH, Croydon has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4EH 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 4EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4EH, encompassing approximately 7291 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SW16 4EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 4
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.41-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour132.06-7.14%
Vehicle crime71.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-16.67%
Other theft50.690.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.9935.71%
Anti-social behaviour142.61-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson61.920.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-57.14%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.096.25%
Violence and sexual offences142.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.92-56.25%
Other theft50.96-50.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Theft from the person30.41200.00%
Burglary30.41-40.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9723.53%
Vehicle crime162.88220.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.1960.00%
Other theft102.1966.67%
Burglary51.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Public order50.69400.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.33-9.09%
Other theft61.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8266.67%
Vehicle crime50.69-44.44%
Burglary40.6933.33%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9530.77%
Anti-social behaviour112.33-15.38%
Vehicle crime91.51-10.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Robbery30.4150.00%
Public order30.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-25.00%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.64-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour131.788.33%
Vehicle crime101.7866.67%
Public order51.3725.00%
Burglary40.69300.00%
Other theft40.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55100.00%
Theft from the person30.55200.00%
Robbery20.41-60.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.920.00%
Other theft101.650.00%
Vehicle crime61.370.00%
Shoplifting50.820.00%
Robbery50.690.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202416
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202417
January 202416
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
April 202414
January 202421
December 202317
November 202317
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 4EH 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. Kintyre Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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
  • 19. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1