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

Overview of Crime in CR2 6EG

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6EG, Croydon has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6EG 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 6EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6EG, encompassing approximately 5610 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR2 6EG 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 6EG 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.5675.00%
Vehicle crime52.50400.00%
Drugs40.89100.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order30.53200.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.46-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences81.4314.29%
Other theft31.430.00%
Drugs20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.35-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences71.60-41.67%
Drugs41.25300.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.02160.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.32-25.00%
Public order42.14100.00%
Vehicle crime40.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2060.00%
Shoplifting72.85600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-64.29%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Other theft30.89-57.14%
Robbery20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.50-16.67%
Other theft71.7816.67%
Vehicle crime51.25150.00%
Robbery50.89400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.56140.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.14-30.00%
Other theft61.2520.00%
Burglary61.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07100.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-60.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.18-83.33%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.130.00%
Shoplifting61.780.00%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.890.00%
Other theft50.890.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 202314
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 202310
October 202312
September 20235

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 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 6EG 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. Junction Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crunden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Redsan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Haling Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Sanderstead Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Darmaine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Tirlemont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Birchend Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bynes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1