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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2BJ

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BJ, Croydon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.83 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2BJ, encompassing approximately 1590 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 5
  • Edgehill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Purley Downs Road with total crimes: 3

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.83900.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.29150.00%
Burglary23.140.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-66.67%
Public order11.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-85.71%

In April 2024, 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 offences711.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.4050.00%
Vehicle crime33.7750.00%
Burglary11.89-50.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.95-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.14-42.86%
Other theft32.51200.00%
Vehicle crime21.89100.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.32133.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.77-75.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.8333.33%
Vehicle crime45.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.51-66.67%
Other theft31.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.660.00%
Other theft43.770.00%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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
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 4 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
August 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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Edgehill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Purley Downs Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Glenn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Purley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Purley Bury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. St Denys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pampisford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Barnards Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1