BRIAR ROAD, SW16 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4LT

BRIAR ROAD, SW16 4LT, Croydon has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.13 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4LT, encompassing approximately 2790 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW16 4LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Galpin'S Road with total crimes: 4

BRIAR ROAD, SW16 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.13-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences135.38-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.66400.00%
Vehicle crime31.79-50.00%
Drugs21.08-50.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-83.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour197.1758.33%
Other theft66.81100.00%
Vehicle crime62.15-40.00%
Drugs42.15300.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour128.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime104.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.58100.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.92425.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.5315.38%
Vehicle crime55.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.0318.18%
Violence and sexual offences44.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour115.73-21.43%
Public order33.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour1418.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.020.00%
Public order55.020.00%
Vehicle crime51.790.00%
Drugs31.790.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202419
January 202412
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202420
January 202424
December 202321
November 20234
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Caernarvon Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Galpin'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Headcorn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Headcorn Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elgar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ena Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. A23
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Glamorgan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Lodge Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Pollards Hill West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Beech Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Beatrice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1