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

Overview of Crime in CR2 6AD

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AD, Croydon has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6AD 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 6AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6AD, encompassing approximately 5498 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR2 6AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 5
  • St Augustine'S Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 3

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AD 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.6485.71%
Vehicle crime42.36300.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.270.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.82-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences41.27-60.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Shoplifting30.55-25.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.0057.14%
Violence and sexual offences102.00-37.50%
Public order41.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Shoplifting40.73-50.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5560.00%
Shoplifting82.91300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.46-30.00%
Public order51.27400.00%
Other theft30.91-57.14%
Robbery20.55-60.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.8266.67%
Other theft71.8240.00%
Vehicle crime51.27400.00%
Robbery50.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Shoplifting20.36-60.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.820.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Shoplifting50.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.910.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
April 20244
January 202410
December 202316
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. St Augustine'S Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Marlborough Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Avondale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Junction Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Upland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crunden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Haling Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Drovers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Selsdon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newark Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tirlemont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Peter'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Birchend Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1