ARDFERN AVENUE, SW16 4QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4QX

ARDFERN AVENUE, SW16 4QX, Croydon has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4QX 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 4QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4QX, encompassing approximately 5060 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW16 4QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Bridport Road with total crimes: 6
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 4

ARDFERN AVENUE, SW16 4QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.9538.46%
Vehicle crime63.56100.00%
Other theft41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.95-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson52.570.00%
Robbery30.99200.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-62.50%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour2012.0617.65%
Violence and sexual offences163.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime83.16-33.33%
Other theft51.58-50.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour173.9530.77%
Vehicle crime123.36200.00%
Other theft102.37233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.9866.67%
Burglary40.99-20.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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 offences2411.07118.18%
Anti-social behaviour134.74-23.53%
Burglary52.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.67-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences113.36-26.67%
Vehicle crime82.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-20.00%
Other theft40.7933.33%
Robbery30.790.00%
Theft from the person20.59-33.33%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.044.35%
Violence and sexual offences154.747.14%
Vehicle crime62.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Other theft30.99-66.67%
Public order30.59-25.00%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Theft from the person30.5950.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2315.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.550.00%
Vehicle crime92.770.00%
Other theft91.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20232
September 20231

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
April 202420
January 202417
December 202313
November 202317
October 202324
September 202323

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

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 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202416
January 202420
December 202324
November 202311
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
October 20233
September 20231

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 6 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 4QX 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. Bridport Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 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. Walden Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Totton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Craignish Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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