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

Overview of Crime in CR2 6AQ

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AQ, Croydon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6AQ 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 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6AQ, encompassing approximately 3360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR2 6AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgehill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Purley Downs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brantwood Road with total crimes: 2

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-57.14%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.080.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5733.33%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.38-40.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-80.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9342.86%
Vehicle crime52.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-42.86%
Burglary31.1950.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.08-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.08150.00%
Other theft41.49-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.380.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edgehill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Purley Downs Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Brantwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Purley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kendall Avenue South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Allenby Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pampisford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Barnards Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1