BRIGHTON ROAD, CR5 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR5 2BB

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR5 2BB, Croydon has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This CR5 2BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR5 postcode area, which has experienced 77 crimes and a crime rate of 3.71 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR5 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR5 2BB, encompassing approximately 1762 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR5 2BB area, explore the CR5 2BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR5 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Station Approach Road with total crimes: 2

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR5 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.94900.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.670.00%
Vehicle crime33.400.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.57-83.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.89350.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.11-53.85%
Other theft43.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.73-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson67.38500.00%
Public order43.40100.00%
Other theft22.27-60.00%
Shoplifting21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.29466.67%
Other theft59.65400.00%
Vehicle crime32.84200.00%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Robbery21.700.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-66.67%
Public order21.700.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.59-18.18%
Vehicle crime75.110.00%
Shoplifting43.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-40.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Robbery11.130.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.240.00%
Other theft32.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Theft from the person21.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 202313
November 202317
October 20233
September 20239
August 202311

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR5 2BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Station Approach Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stoats Nest Village
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Drive Mead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Woodcote Grove Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. South Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Malcolm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pipers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1