LONDON ROAD, SW16 4UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4UP

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4UP, Croydon has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4UP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 4UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4UP, encompassing approximately 6929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 4UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Craignish Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • St Helen'S Road with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.89-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson62.020.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-57.14%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Burglary20.29-33.33%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.14-80.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.666.25%
Violence and sexual offences152.45-31.82%
Vehicle crime72.16-50.00%
Other theft51.01-44.44%
Drugs40.720.00%
Public order30.58-40.00%
Theft from the person30.43200.00%
Burglary30.43-40.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2629.41%
Anti-social behaviour163.1745.45%
Vehicle crime142.31366.67%
Other theft92.0250.00%
Burglary51.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7225.00%
Public order50.72150.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.45-8.33%
Other theft61.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8733.33%
Burglary40.58100.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-66.67%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.0830.77%
Anti-social behaviour122.45-7.69%
Vehicle crime91.73-10.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Public order30.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-25.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences138.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.888.33%
Vehicle crime101.8866.67%
Public order51.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72100.00%
Other theft30.58-70.00%
Burglary30.43200.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Robbery10.29-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.880.00%
Other theft101.730.00%
Vehicle crime61.440.00%
Shoplifting50.870.00%
Robbery50.720.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202417
January 202416
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202415
January 202422
December 202317
November 202317
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 202414
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Craignish Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St Helen'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Palmers Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kintyre Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A23
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tylecroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Granden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Semley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bavant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Pollards Hill West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Beech Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beatrice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1