CRAIGNISH AVENUE, SW16 4RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4RW

CRAIGNISH AVENUE, SW16 4RW, Croydon has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.23 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4RW 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 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4RW, encompassing approximately 6502 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

SW16 4RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Norbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

CRAIGNISH AVENUE, SW16 4RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3013.23114.29%
Anti-social behaviour144.6155.56%
Violence and sexual offences142.15-17.65%
Vehicle crime52.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.770.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Burglary40.77100.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4621.43%
Shoplifting142.61-62.16%
Anti-social behaviour92.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-80.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3712.761133.33%
Violence and sexual offences145.69-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour122.15-7.69%
Vehicle crime51.85-54.55%
Public order40.770.00%
Burglary30.62-50.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Other theft20.31-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0735.71%
Anti-social behaviour132.92225.00%
Vehicle crime112.00175.00%
Other theft101.6966.67%
Burglary61.54100.00%
Public order40.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting30.4650.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9227.27%
Other theft62.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92150.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.62-55.56%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Robbery10.31-80.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.69-21.43%
Vehicle crime101.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour91.54-10.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Robbery50.7766.67%
Burglary20.77-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-66.67%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.920.00%
Vehicle crime112.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.690.00%
Burglary91.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.380.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Public order50.770.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202412
January 202413
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202414
January 202419
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
April 202437
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total39
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Norbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Kintyre Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Norbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Helen'S Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. St Helen'S Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Craignish Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Semley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sherlock Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1