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

Overview of Crime in CR2 6AJ

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6AJ 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 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6AJ, encompassing approximately 5210 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

CR2 6AJ 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 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4462.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.50-38.46%
Vehicle crime81.54700.00%
Drugs71.54250.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Public order20.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9240.00%
Drugs51.340.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.10-27.27%
Other theft81.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.96-42.86%
Public order40.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.490.00%
Other theft82.1114.29%
Vehicle crime71.5440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.34-50.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Public order20.380.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0622.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.11100.00%
Other theft71.9275.00%
Vehicle crime51.340.00%
Burglary30.96-50.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.870.00%
Burglary61.730.00%
Vehicle crime51.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.960.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 6AJ 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. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Redsan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Brantwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Blenheim Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Netherheys Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Haling Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Sanderstead Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Darmaine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Parrs Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Glossop Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kendall Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Allenby Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Tirlemont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bynes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kensington Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1