PENSHURST ROAD, CR7 7EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR7 7EA

PENSHURST ROAD, CR7 7EA, Croydon has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.10 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR7 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR7 7EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7EA, encompassing approximately 4228 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 7EA area, explore the CR7 7EA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR7 7EA area, visit the CR7 7EA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

CR7 7EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornton Row with total crimes: 10
  • Alma Place with total crimes: 6
  • Berne Road with total crimes: 5

PENSHURST ROAD, CR7 7EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.1034.78%
Anti-social behaviour197.3318.75%
Vehicle crime124.4920.00%
Public order52.840.00%
Burglary51.18400.00%
Other theft41.18-33.33%
Drugs40.95100.00%
Robbery30.9550.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.45-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour165.4460.00%
Vehicle crime103.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.36700.00%
Other theft61.89-14.29%
Public order51.42-50.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.62-44.44%
Public order102.36900.00%
Other theft72.36250.00%
Vehicle crime61.66-45.45%
Robbery31.42-25.00%
Shoplifting30.71200.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.102.94%
Anti-social behaviour188.2828.57%
Vehicle crime114.2610.00%
Drugs62.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-54.55%
Robbery41.180.00%
Other theft20.95-71.43%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.0521.43%
Anti-social behaviour148.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.31120.00%
Vehicle crime102.60-16.67%
Other theft72.360.00%
Drugs41.660.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.6812.00%
Anti-social behaviour286.623.70%
Vehicle crime126.62-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.84-37.50%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2722.2317.39%
Violence and sexual offences256.3913.64%
Vehicle crime145.9140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.3160.00%
Other theft61.89-45.45%
Drugs41.42100.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order20.47-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.440.00%
Other theft115.200.00%
Vehicle crime102.600.00%
Public order72.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.660.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310
September 202312
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202431
January 202423
December 202328
November 202335
October 202334
September 202328
August 202325
July 202322

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202416
December 202310
November 202318
October 202314
September 202328
August 202327
July 202323

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20248
December 20231
November 20235
October 202311
September 20235
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR7 7EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thornton Row
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Berne Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Elliott Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Seneca Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nutfield Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Frant Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Torridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bennington Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Quadrant Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Attlee Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Lakehall Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Fairgreen Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ecclesbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Brigstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lucerne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Warlingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Bensham Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kenley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Foxley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1