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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2BN

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BN, Croydon has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.33 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2BN 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 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2BN, encompassing approximately 2586 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Russell Hill Place with total crimes: 5
  • Whytecliffe Road South with total crimes: 5

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.3338.46%
Anti-social behaviour116.9622.22%
Vehicle crime44.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Burglary31.55200.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.030.00%
Burglary13.480.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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 theft10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.251000.00%
Vehicle crime54.250.00%
Public order51.93400.00%
Other theft41.93300.00%
Robbery21.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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 theft11.55-83.33%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2020.8881.82%
Violence and sexual offences97.73-30.77%
Other theft63.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.32100.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-25.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.6218.18%
Anti-social behaviour115.0322.22%
Burglary44.2533.33%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Other theft31.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Robbery20.77-80.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.88-42.11%
Robbery104.25900.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.87-47.06%
Public order73.48133.33%
Other theft52.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.93300.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.350.00%
Other theft66.570.00%
Public order32.320.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202411
January 202420
December 202311
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202411
March 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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