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

Overview of Crime in CR2 6EJ

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6EJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 population. This CR2 6EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR2 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR2 6EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunny Nook Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Tirlemont Road with total crimes: 3
  • Darmaine Close with total crimes: 3

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR2 6EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences128.25140.00%
Other theft62.1520.00%
Burglary61.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.18-85.71%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.990.00%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.260.00%
Other theft50.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 202314
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 202411
December 202316
November 202310
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 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 20237

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 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sunny Nook Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Tirlemont Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Darmaine Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Avondale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Redsan Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sanderstead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Rolleston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Helder Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chelsham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1