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

Overview of Crime in CR2 6AF

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AF, Croydon has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6AF 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 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6AF, encompassing approximately 5495 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR2 6AF area, explore the CR2 6AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

CR2 6AF 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.37171.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.4612.50%
Drugs51.64150.00%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.6460.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.460.00%
Drugs21.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.10-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-44.44%
Drugs40.910.00%
Other theft40.73-63.64%
Public order30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.55-26.67%
Other theft112.0057.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.0080.00%
Vehicle crime41.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7366.67%
Other theft72.73-30.00%
Shoplifting71.27600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-64.29%
Vehicle crime50.9125.00%
Robbery30.910.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.19250.00%
Other theft102.5525.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-83.33%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.550.00%
Other theft82.180.00%
Burglary61.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 6AF 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Marlborough Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Avondale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crunden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Redsan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Haling Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Selsdon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newark Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sanderstead Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Darmaine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tirlemont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bynes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kensington Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1