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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2BH

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BH, Croydon has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.98 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2BH 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 2BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2BH, encompassing approximately 2897 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR8 2BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banstead Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Russell Hill Place with total crimes: 5

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.9813.33%
Anti-social behaviour165.8777.78%
Public order55.52400.00%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.180.00%
Burglary23.110.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.831200.00%
Vehicle crime64.490.00%
Public order52.07400.00%
Other theft41.73300.00%
Robbery21.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.38-80.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-93.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2122.43162.50%
Violence and sexual offences157.250.00%
Other theft55.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Drugs41.380.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-25.00%
Burglary31.04-40.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.18-27.27%
Burglary52.7625.00%
Other theft41.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Robbery20.69-81.82%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In November 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1120.711000.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.80-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.80-50.00%
Public order73.4540.00%
Vehicle crime62.42500.00%
Other theft62.070.00%
Burglary42.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.900.00%
Other theft65.180.00%
Public order52.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202414
January 202421
December 20238
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202413
March 20241
January 202415
December 202315
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202311
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Banstead Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Russell Hill Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Whytecliffe Road South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Purley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kimberley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redbarn Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Russell Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Purley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Warren Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hill View Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Glenn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Purley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. St Denys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1