POLLARDS HILL SOUTH, SW16 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4LW

POLLARDS HILL SOUTH, SW16 4LW, Croydon has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4LW, encompassing approximately 3905 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW16 4LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Pollards Hill West with total crimes: 4
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 4

POLLARDS HILL SOUTH, SW16 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.247.69%
Anti-social behaviour113.5837.50%
Vehicle crime52.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

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 offences138.96-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.33-42.86%
Burglary32.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-71.43%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-83.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.83-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour143.84-6.67%
Vehicle crime73.58-30.00%
Other theft61.7950.00%
Drugs31.54200.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.1623.81%
Anti-social behaviour156.660.00%
Vehicle crime103.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.56300.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Other theft41.0233.33%
Public order21.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 offences2113.83320.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.3825.00%
Vehicle crime43.8433.33%
Burglary41.020.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.68-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.07-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.52-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.5833.33%
Vehicle crime31.02-62.50%
Other theft20.77-71.43%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2016.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.120.00%
Vehicle crime84.100.00%
Other theft72.050.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202415
January 202426
December 202321
November 20235
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202414
January 202415
December 202315
November 202312
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Walden Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kent Close
    Total1
    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. Pollards Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Christophers Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1