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

Overview of Crime in SW16 4LZ

POLLARDS HILL SOUTH, SW16 4LZ, Croydon has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4LZ, encompassing approximately 2531 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW16 4LZ 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
  • Elgar Avenue with total crimes: 2

POLLARDS HILL SOUTH, SW16 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.46-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences84.35-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson33.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-60.00%
Public order10.79-75.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.73-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour166.7260.00%
Vehicle crime56.32-37.50%
Other theft41.980.00%
Public order41.58300.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Drugs31.1950.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.1247.37%
Anti-social behaviour1011.060.00%
Vehicle crime83.95166.67%
Other theft43.16300.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.38533.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.5111.11%
Shoplifting33.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.27-10.00%
Shoplifting43.560.00%
Other theft31.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-86.36%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-60.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.7357.14%
Anti-social behaviour108.69-23.08%
Vehicle crime53.9525.00%
Public order41.9833.33%
Shoplifting41.580.00%
Robbery21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.530.00%
Vehicle crime45.140.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Robbery11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202416
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202417
January 202428
December 202319
November 20233
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 4LZ 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. Elgar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ena Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Glamorgan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. South Lodge Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Pollards Hill West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Beech Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Beatrice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1