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

Overview of Crime in CR2 6EJ

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6EJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6EJ 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 6EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR2 6EJ, encompassing approximately 5577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR2 6EJ 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 6EJ 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.79216.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.4150.00%
Vehicle crime52.15400.00%
Drugs40.90100.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.1214.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.43-14.29%
Other theft31.080.00%
Drugs20.54-50.00%
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 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.02-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences71.26-36.36%
Drugs41.260.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.89160.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.33-31.25%
Public order41.97100.00%
Vehicle crime40.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

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 offences168.4360.00%
Shoplifting72.87600.00%
Vehicle crime61.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-64.29%
Other theft30.90-62.50%
Robbery30.540.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

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 behaviour148.07180.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.51-16.67%
Other theft81.7933.33%
Vehicle crime51.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
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 Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.250.00%
Other theft62.150.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 20247
January 202411
December 202316
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 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

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 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
August 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR2 6EJ 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. Brighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crunden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Redsan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Haling Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Selsdon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newark Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sanderstead Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Darmaine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Tirlemont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Birchend Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bynes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1