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

Overview of Crime in CR2 6EB

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6EB, Croydon has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6EB 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 6EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6EB, encompassing approximately 4883 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR2 6EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ledbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Dean Road with total crimes: 3

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.62-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences103.48-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.05100.00%
Vehicle crime40.82300.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.890.00%
Other theft52.660.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.200.00%

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 offences21.02-81.82%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.20-85.71%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.62-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences112.66-26.67%
Other theft72.25250.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Shoplifting40.82-20.00%
Robbery30.82-66.67%
Burglary30.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.1372.73%
Violence and sexual offences153.89-28.57%
Robbery93.0728.57%
Vehicle crime51.8425.00%
Shoplifting51.02-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.02100.00%
Public order40.82-50.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.1523.53%
Anti-social behaviour114.30-8.33%
Shoplifting92.25200.00%
Public order81.8460.00%
Robbery71.6416.67%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Burglary40.82300.00%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.2930.77%
Anti-social behaviour123.48-29.41%
Robbery62.46200.00%
Other theft61.230.00%
Public order51.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Shoplifting30.61-57.14%
Drugs20.610.00%
Burglary10.41-87.50%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.480.00%
Burglary82.660.00%
Shoplifting71.640.00%
Other theft61.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202413
January 202419
December 202311
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
May 20242
April 202411
January 202415
December 202321
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ledbury Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dean Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Junction Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Upland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cliffe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Drovers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Croydon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Muggeridge Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Newark Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ledbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. South End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dering Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Whitstable Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Whitgift Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bartlett Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Blunt Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Peter'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Birchend Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1