BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR8 2BB

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BB, Croydon has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR8 postcode area, which has experienced 157 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR8 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2BB, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgehill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Purley Downs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Purley Park Road with total crimes: 1

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.67600.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.67-50.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.67-33.33%
Burglary22.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.33-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3450.00%
Vehicle crime34.0050.00%
Burglary12.00-50.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.01-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences42.670.00%
Other theft32.6750.00%
Vehicle crime22.00100.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.0175.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.67-50.00%
Other theft22.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.33-66.67%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.6714.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.34-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.67-25.00%
Other theft32.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.670.00%
Vehicle crime44.670.00%
Other theft42.670.00%
Burglary22.670.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR8 2BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edgehill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Purley Downs Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Purley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Purley Bury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. St Denys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pampisford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Barnards Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1