ELGAR AVENUE, SW16 4JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4JA

ELGAR AVENUE, SW16 4JA, Croydon has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4JA 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 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4JA, encompassing approximately 5528 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SW16 4JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Elgar Avenue with total crimes: 2

ELGAR AVENUE, SW16 4JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0630.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.35-38.46%
Vehicle crime21.45-60.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.4244.44%
Violence and sexual offences102.35-41.18%
Vehicle crime51.81-44.44%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Drugs30.54-25.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences178.50142.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.080.00%
Vehicle crime91.63200.00%
Drugs41.630.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.6316.67%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.7928.57%
Violence and sexual offences61.63-64.71%
Other theft51.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-40.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.3354.55%
Anti-social behaviour73.08-53.33%
Vehicle crime51.2766.67%
Drugs20.90-33.33%
Public order20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.6015.38%
Violence and sexual offences112.7110.00%
Other theft41.990.00%
Robbery30.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-57.14%
Drugs30.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.350.00%
Vehicle crime71.810.00%
Robbery51.270.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202410
January 202417
December 20237
November 20236
October 202317
September 202311
August 202310

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237
September 202315
August 202313

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Caernarvon Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Elgar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ena Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tylecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Granden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bavant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Benett Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stanford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Isham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Norton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Glamorgan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pollards Hill West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Beech Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beatrice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1