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

Overview of Crime in SW16 4UP

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4UP, Croydon has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4UP 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SW16 4UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Pollards Hill West with total crimes: 4
  • Kintyre Close with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.51-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.4514.29%
Vehicle crime82.31166.67%
Other theft51.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-33.33%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

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 behaviour131.880.00%
Vehicle crime101.880.00%
Public order51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 202414
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 202415
January 202422
December 202317
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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
September 20241
April 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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 3 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

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 4UP 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. Pollards Hill West
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kintyre Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Somerset Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Helen'S Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Craignish Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Semley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sherlock Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Tylecroft Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Granden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Pollards Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1