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

Overview of Crime in CR8 2LG

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2LG, Croydon has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.69 per 1,000 population. This CR8 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR8 2LG, encompassing approximately 2740 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR8 2LG area, explore the CR8 2LG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR8 2LG area, visit the CR8 2LG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR8 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Banstead Road with total crimes: 6
  • Purley Road with total crimes: 4

BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.01125.00%
Drugs53.280.00%
Shoplifting51.82400.00%
Vehicle crime31.8250.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.850.00%
Burglary44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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 theft10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.691100.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.380.00%
Shoplifting73.650.00%
Other theft42.55300.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 theft11.46-75.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-90.91%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.53220.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.84-8.33%
Burglary64.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19150.00%
Shoplifting51.82-16.67%
Public order41.82300.00%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8750.00%
Shoplifting64.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-28.57%
Other theft41.82-33.33%
Burglary21.46-33.33%
Robbery20.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.36-88.89%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order920.80200.00%
Robbery83.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9216.67%
Shoplifting72.5575.00%
Other theft62.5520.00%
Vehicle crime62.19100.00%
Burglary32.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.650.00%
Other theft52.190.00%
Shoplifting41.820.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202410
January 202416
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

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 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202412
March 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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
April 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Banstead Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Purley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kimberley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Graham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Approach Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Purley Knoll
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Monahan Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Purley Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Foxley Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Olden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sydney Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Fairbairn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1