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

Overview of Crime in SW16 4RU

MELROSE AVENUE, SW16 4RU, Croydon has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4RU, encompassing approximately 4046 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW16 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Bridport Road with total crimes: 6
  • Highbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

MELROSE AVENUE, SW16 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3885.71%
Anti-social behaviour133.2118.18%
Vehicle crime53.21150.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.41-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences72.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.460.00%
Vehicle crime63.46-45.45%
Other theft51.48-44.44%
Burglary21.24-33.33%
Public order20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.5855.56%
Violence and sexual offences143.46-26.32%
Vehicle crime113.46266.67%
Other theft92.72350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-33.33%
Burglary30.990.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.61171.43%
Anti-social behaviour94.7012.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.2250.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-66.67%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime910.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.22-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences71.98-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Robbery40.99100.00%
Theft from the person20.99-33.33%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.210.00%
Vehicle crime62.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Theft from the person30.990.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202414
January 202414
December 202319
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202414
January 202414
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Bridport Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Highbury Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kintyre Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle 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. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Totton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Christophers Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1