BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR2 6AA

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AA, Croydon has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.73 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR2 postcode area, which has experienced 309 crimes and a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR2 6AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6AA, encompassing approximately 3762 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR2 6AA area, explore the CR2 6AA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR2 6AA area, visit the CR2 6AA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)

CR2 6AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Ledbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1920.735.56%
Shoplifting165.05433.33%
Violence and sexual offences144.25-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson103.72150.00%
Vehicle crime62.66500.00%
Drugs41.5933.33%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.780.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.33-81.82%
Burglary10.53-80.00%
Other theft10.27-87.50%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.52-57.69%
Shoplifting92.9228.57%
Other theft82.39166.67%
Public order52.1366.67%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Burglary51.33150.00%
Robbery31.33-70.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs10.53-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.59-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour176.916.25%
Robbery104.5225.00%
Shoplifting72.66-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.86100.00%
Vehicle crime51.5925.00%
Drugs51.33400.00%
Other theft31.33-25.00%
Public order30.80-62.50%
Burglary20.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.4445.45%
Shoplifting94.25-18.18%
Public order82.3914.29%
Robbery82.130.00%
Vehicle crime42.1333.33%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Other theft41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-66.67%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.8047.37%
Anti-social behaviour117.44-47.62%
Shoplifting112.92-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9280.00%
Robbery82.39166.67%
Public order72.13133.33%
Vehicle crime31.86-57.14%
Burglary20.80-77.78%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2124.4516.67%
Shoplifting205.5817.65%
Violence and sexual offences195.32-13.64%
Burglary95.0550.00%
Vehicle crime72.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.86-37.50%
Public order31.33-57.14%
Robbery30.80-50.00%
Other theft30.80-40.00%
Drugs10.80-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.850.00%
Shoplifting174.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.520.00%
Public order72.130.00%
Robbery61.860.00%
Burglary61.590.00%
Other theft51.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202417
January 202417
December 202316
November 202311
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
May 20242
April 202411
January 202426
December 202328
November 202328
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 6AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ledbury Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Temple Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dean Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bramley Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Junction Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Upland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Galloway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spices Yard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tanfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Bramley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Cliffe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Drovers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Croydon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Muggeridge Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ledbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. South End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dering Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dering Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Whitstable Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Whitgift Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bartlett Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Blunt Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. St Peter'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1