Croydon

Crime Rate in Croydon

Lewisham crime rate

Crime rating – medium.
Lewisham ranks 12th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 36141 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Lewisham has a population of 300553.
This equates to a crime rate of 120.25 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 3.46 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Lewisham in 14th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Newham crime rate

Crime rating – medium.
Newham ranks 11th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 48751 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Newham has a population of 351036.
This equates to a crime rate of 138.88 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 5.67 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Newham in 12th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Lambeth crime rate

Crime rating – medium.
Lambeth ranks 9th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 45920 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Lambeth has a population of 317654.
This equates to a crime rate of 144.56 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 2.25 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Lambeth in 10th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Reigate and Banstead crime rate

Overview of Reigate and Banstead crime rate

With a low crime rating, Reigate and Banstead is ranked 21st among nearby districts for its crime rates. In 2023, a total of 11,091 criminal incidents were documented. The population of Reigate and Banstead, standing at 150,846, leads to a crime rate of 73.53 per 1,000 people, reflecting a 5.21% increase over the previous year.

Predominant crimes in Reigate and Banstead include Violence and sexual offences (36.0%), Anti-social behaviour (16.2%), and Public order (8.9%), with the least frequent being Possession of weapons (0.8%), Robbery (0.7%), Theft from the person (0.4%).

Among its 15 wards, those with the highest crime rates include Redhill East (140.3), Horley Central & South (103.4), Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (96.6). Conversely, the safest wards are Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne (50.6), Nork (41.4), Meadvale & St John’s (37.1).

Reviewing Postcode districts within or overlapping Reigate and Banstead, the highest crime rates are seen in RH6 (151.1), CR5 (106.7), RH1 (98.2). The safest postcode districts are SM2 (54.2), SM7 (48.1), CR3 (39.0).

In Reigate and Banstead, Anti-social behaviour saw a rise of 6.54% in 2020, and Shoplifting increased by 1.9% in 2023. Conversely, there was a notable drop in crime rates with Anti-social behaviour decreasing by 4.84% in 2021 and 4.44% in 2022, Burglary by 1.54% in 2020, Criminal damage and arson by 1.59% in 2020, and Other theft by 1.96% in 2020.

Reigate and Banstead crime incidents by crime type

A total of 11091 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3995 (36.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1799 (16.2)%
  • Public order – 991 (8.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 981 (8.8)%
  • Other theft – 771 (7.0)%
  • Vehicle crime – 700 (6.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 684 (6.2)%
  • Burglary – 402 (3.6)%
  • Drugs – 263 (2.4)%
  • Other crime – 200 (1.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 96 (0.9)%
  • Possession of weapons – 91 (0.8)%
  • Robbery – 73 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 45 (0.4)%

How does Reigate and Banstead compare against nearby areas ?

Reigate and Banstead ranks 21st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Reigate and Banstead wards

There are 15 wards within Reigate and Banstead. Redhill East, Horley Central & South, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Reigate and Banstead

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Reigate and Banstead. Highest crime rates in RH6, CR5, RH1 .

  • RH6 – 151.1
  • CR5 – 106.7
  • RH1 – 98.2
  • KT19 – 81.6
  • KT18 – 76.6
  • SM5 – 76.6
  • RH9 – 76.1
  • KT17 – 74.2
  • KT20 – 62.9
  • RH2 – 60.3
  • SM2 – 54.2
  • SM7 – 48.1
  • CR3 – 39.0

Postcode districts in Reigate and Banstead

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Sevenoaks crime rate

Overview of Sevenoaks crime rate

Sevenoaks presents itself as a locality where tranquility prevails, boasting a commendably low crime rating. Nestled among 25 neighboring boroughs, it proudly stands at the 22nd position for having a lower crime rate, marking it as a serene and safer choice for its residents. The year 2023 witnessed a total of 9,219 reported criminal incidents, which, when juxtaposed against its population of 120,514, translates to a modest crime rate of 76.5 incidents per 1,000 people. This figure not only underscores a secure environment but also highlights a decrease of 2.32% in criminal activities compared to the preceding year, further cementing Sevenoaks’ reputation as a bastion of safety.

Diving deeper into the nature of crimes, Sevenoaks experiences a predominance of Violence and sexual offences, constituting 33.4% of the total crime, followed by Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage and arson, making up 12.8% and 12.4% respectively. In stark contrast, instances of Bicycle theft, Theft from the person, and Robbery are remarkably low, highlighting the rarity of such offences within this community.

The borough is partitioned into 26 wards, each with its own narrative of safety and vigilance. The wards of Swanley St Mary’s, Sevenoaks Town and St John’s, and Eynsford report higher incidences of crime, yet even at these levels, they reflect the broader commitment to maintaining law and order. Conversely, Kemsing, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, and Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone stand as paragons of safety, offering peace of mind to their inhabitants with notably low crime rates.

In essence, Sevenoaks is a testament to a balanced urban living experience, where safety and serenity are not just ideals but everyday realities.

In Sevenoaks, crime trends have shown fluctuations over recent years. Anti-social behaviour rose by 6.67% in 2020, but then fell by 3.31% in 2021 and 7.17% in 2022. Other theft experienced an increase of 1.66% in 2022. Violence and sexual offences saw an increase of 3.76% in 2021, but a decrease of 1.79% in 2022 and 2.57% in 2023. Meanwhile, Burglary rates declined by 3.11% in 2020, and Vehicle crime decreased by 1.73% in the same year.

Sevenoaks crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9219 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3078 (33.4)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1177 (12.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1147 (12.4)%
  • Other theft – 853 (9.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 708 (7.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 576 (6.2)%
  • Burglary – 507 (5.5)%
  • Public order – 486 (5.3)%
  • Other crime – 247 (2.7)%
  • Drugs – 185 (2.0)%
  • Possession of weapons – 91 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 74 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 49 (0.5)%
  • Robbery – 41 (0.4)%

How does Sevenoaks compare against nearby areas ?

Sevenoaks ranks 22nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Sevenoaks

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Sevenoaks. Highest crime rates in DA2, BR8, TN16 .

  • DA2 – 108.2
  • BR8 – 102.8
  • TN16 – 86.0
  • DA4 – 79.2
  • TN13 – 76.3
  • TN8 – 76.2
  • BR6 – 73.8
  • TN15 – 68.0
  • DA3 – 62.4
  • DA13 – 56.3
  • TN14 – 54.5
  • TN11 – 48.7
  • TN3 – 31.9

Postcode districts in Sevenoaks

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