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

Overview of Crime in SW16 4LX

BRIAR ROAD, SW16 4LX, Croydon has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.48 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4LX, encompassing approximately 2245 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 4LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Galpin'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Somerset Gardens with total crimes: 3

BRIAR ROAD, SW16 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.341100.00%
Vehicle crime35.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.45-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.94-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour178.0241.67%
Vehicle crime57.57-37.50%
Burglary42.230.00%
Public order31.7850.00%
Drugs31.34200.00%
Other theft31.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.4720.00%
Vehicle crime85.34100.00%
Other theft43.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.9111.11%
Vehicle crime44.4533.33%
Burglary41.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.3528.57%
Violence and sexual offences54.01-75.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.7153.85%
Anti-social behaviour78.91-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.12-50.00%
Robbery21.34100.00%
Public order20.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs20.89-33.33%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.790.00%
Vehicle crime64.900.00%
Public order52.670.00%
Other theft42.230.00%
Drugs31.780.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202417
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
April 202418
January 202428
December 202320
November 20235
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 4LX postcode area is presented below.

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