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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2BG

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BG, Croydon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.92 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2BG, encompassing approximately 1004 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 2BG area, explore the CR8 2BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2BG 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
  • Brantwood Road with total crimes: 2

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.98-50.00%
Burglary22.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.970.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Theft from the person11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.000.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.89266.67%
Vehicle crime310.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Burglary12.99-50.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime316.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.99-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.990.00%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Other theft21.99-33.33%
Public order11.990.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour820.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.96-33.33%
Other theft35.970.00%
Vehicle crime12.99-83.33%
Burglary11.00-66.67%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Drugs11.00-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.8628.57%
Vehicle crime68.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.97-33.33%
Burglary33.9850.00%
Other theft32.99-25.00%
Public order22.99100.00%
Drugs21.99100.00%
Robbery11.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.970.00%
Vehicle crime55.970.00%
Other theft44.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.980.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Public order11.990.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR8 2BG 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. Brantwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Purley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kendall Avenue South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Allenby Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pampisford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Barnards Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1