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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2BL

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BL, Croydon has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.30 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2BL, encompassing approximately 1869 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR8 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 5
  • Redbarn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Edgehill Road with total crimes: 4

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.30800.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.81100.00%
Public order23.21100.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.67-50.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2150.00%
Vehicle crime33.210.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

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 behaviour48.56-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-33.33%
Other theft32.140.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.21-33.33%
Burglary11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.74-66.67%
Other theft31.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.6050.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.810.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 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 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Redbarn Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Edgehill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Purley Downs Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Glenn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Purley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Purley Bury 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