DUNBAR AVENUE, SW16 4SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4SB

DUNBAR AVENUE, SW16 4SB, Croydon has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4SB 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 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4SB, encompassing approximately 4871 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 4SB 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
  • Highbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

DUNBAR AVENUE, SW16 4SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.7012.50%
Violence and sexual offences183.69100.00%
Other theft63.690.00%
Vehicle crime61.23100.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.03-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences93.28-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Robbery41.03300.00%
Public order30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.1118.75%
Violence and sexual offences193.9018.75%
Vehicle crime53.90-61.54%
Other theft51.03-44.44%
Burglary21.03-33.33%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime133.28333.33%
Other theft92.67350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-20.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.11-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.6466.67%
Vehicle crime31.03-62.50%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.24-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.26-23.08%
Vehicle crime82.0514.29%
Robbery41.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Burglary10.41-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.917.14%
Violence and sexual offences133.088.33%
Vehicle crime72.6716.67%
Burglary51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03100.00%
Other theft30.82-66.67%
Public order30.620.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.870.00%
Other theft92.460.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202419
January 202416
December 20238
November 202311
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 202419
January 202416
December 202320
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
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 4SB 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. 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. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Craignish Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1