UPWOOD ROAD, SW16 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5RB

UPWOOD ROAD, SW16 5RB, Croydon has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.40 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5RB, encompassing approximately 7634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 5RB area, explore the SW16 5RB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 5RB area, visit the SW16 5RB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW16 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Runnymede Crescent with total crimes: 6

UPWOOD ROAD, SW16 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3011.40114.29%
Violence and sexual offences173.93-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour152.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.96200.00%
Theft from the person40.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Public order20.26-60.00%
Other theft20.26-33.33%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.730.00%
Shoplifting142.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.830.00%
Public order51.18400.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.130.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.26-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-88.89%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting379.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.850.00%
Burglary61.180.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Robbery40.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting219.56-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.7577.78%
Vehicle crime72.10-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.92-25.00%
Other theft50.79-37.50%
Public order50.6566.67%
Burglary40.65100.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting289.82366.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.67-67.86%
Vehicle crime81.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.050.00%
Other theft81.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05150.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Burglary20.26-60.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.8264.71%
Other theft83.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.05-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.05-14.29%
Shoplifting60.79-50.00%
Burglary50.7925.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Public order20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.300.00%
Shoplifting122.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.570.00%
Vehicle crime71.310.00%
Other theft60.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Burglary40.790.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
May 20241
April 20249
January 202416
December 20239
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
April 202437
January 202421
December 202328
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total39
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Runnymede Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roche Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Norbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Norton Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Colmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Semley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sherlock Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tylecroft Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Granden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lloyd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Isham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1