MELROSE AVENUE, SW16 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4QU

MELROSE AVENUE, SW16 4QU, Croydon has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.97 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4QU 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 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4QU, encompassing approximately 4704 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW16 4QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Pollards Hill West with total crimes: 4
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 4

MELROSE AVENUE, SW16 4QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.466.67%
Vehicle crime63.40100.00%
Other theft41.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-25.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour159.99-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences143.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.980.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-57.14%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.9013.33%
Violence and sexual offences143.61-26.32%
Vehicle crime72.98-41.67%
Other theft51.49-50.00%
Burglary21.06-50.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.88-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour154.0415.38%
Vehicle crime123.19200.00%
Other theft102.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1366.67%
Burglary41.06-20.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.90118.18%
Anti-social behaviour135.10-13.33%
Burglary52.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-25.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.05-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences113.19-31.25%
Vehicle crime82.34166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.70-20.00%
Other theft40.85100.00%
Robbery30.85200.00%
Theft from the person20.64-33.33%
Public order20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.7510.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.6814.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.4066.67%
Burglary31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-66.67%
Theft from the person30.6450.00%
Other theft20.64-75.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.250.00%
Vehicle crime92.980.00%
Other theft81.910.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202414
January 202419
December 202324
November 202311
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202417
January 202415
December 202313
November 202315
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wiltshire Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walden Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Totton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Christophers Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1