POLLARDS HILL NORTH, SW16 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4NJ

POLLARDS HILL NORTH, SW16 4NJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4NJ, encompassing approximately 6373 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW16 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Palmers Road with total crimes: 3
  • Somerset Gardens with total crimes: 3

POLLARDS HILL NORTH, SW16 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9014.29%
Anti-social behaviour122.51-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson41.88300.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-20.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Burglary20.47-60.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.1026.67%
Violence and sexual offences142.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.20-54.55%
Burglary50.78150.00%
Other theft50.780.00%
Drugs40.78100.00%
Public order30.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.1464.71%
Anti-social behaviour154.39-6.25%
Vehicle crime112.35266.67%
Other theft51.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7866.67%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences178.0041.67%
Anti-social behaviour162.676.67%
Burglary42.51300.00%
Other theft40.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.4750.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.287.14%
Violence and sexual offences122.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Public order20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.32-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour142.510.00%
Vehicle crime62.2020.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Public order40.63-33.33%
Other theft30.63-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Shoplifting10.16-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.670.00%
Other theft82.200.00%
Public order61.260.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202419
January 202415
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314
September 202314

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

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202414
January 202428
December 202317
November 202312
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Palmers Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Kintyre Close
    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. Tylecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bavant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glamorgan 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