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

Overview of Crime in SW16 4UY

LONDON ROAD, SW16 4UY, Croydon has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4UY 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 4UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4UY, encompassing approximately 5940 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SW16 4UY 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 4UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.376.25%
Vehicle crime72.86133.33%
Other theft51.18400.00%
Robbery20.84-33.33%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.59-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences152.69-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.530.00%
Robbery31.01200.00%
Public order30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-57.14%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.4321.43%
Violence and sexual offences162.86-23.81%
Vehicle crime72.69-46.15%
Other theft51.18-37.50%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Burglary20.67-60.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.540.00%
Vehicle crime132.36333.33%
Other theft82.1960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.35100.00%
Burglary51.010.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.26110.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.54-6.67%
Other theft52.36150.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-66.67%
Other crime20.510.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.42-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences102.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime91.6828.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-25.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person20.34-33.33%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.030.00%
Vehicle crime72.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.180.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202413
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 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

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202417
January 202414
December 202314
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
April 202416
January 202421
December 202321
November 202310
October 202318

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
September 20242
August 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 4UY 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. Headcorn Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Walden Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Strathyre Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Craignish Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sherlock Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wharfedale Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Forrest Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Pollards Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. A23
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Kilmartin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Christophers Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Stephen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1