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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7EB

PENSHURST ROAD, CR7 7EB, Croydon has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.12 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7EB 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 7EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7EB, encompassing approximately 4248 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR7 7EB area, explore the CR7 7EB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

CR7 7EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Thornton Row with total crimes: 10
  • Alma Place with total crimes: 6

PENSHURST ROAD, CR7 7EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.12-21.74%
Vehicle crime148.477.69%
Anti-social behaviour133.30-13.33%
Public order93.0650.00%
Other theft82.12-11.11%
Burglary61.88200.00%
Robbery31.4150.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4625.1839.39%
Anti-social behaviour1510.8387.50%
Vehicle crime133.5362.50%
Other theft93.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.12133.33%
Public order61.65-50.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.01-10.81%
Public order127.77140.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.88-20.00%
Other theft61.8850.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Robbery30.71-25.00%
Shoplifting30.71200.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.30-21.28%
Anti-social behaviour168.71100.00%
Vehicle crime103.77-23.08%
Public order52.350.00%
Other theft41.18-50.00%
Robbery40.94300.00%
Drugs30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-80.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.77-2.08%
Vehicle crime1311.0662.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.0625.00%
Other theft82.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.88-57.89%
Drugs51.88400.00%
Public order51.18-61.54%
Burglary21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.9537.14%
Anti-social behaviour1911.30-24.00%
Public order134.47160.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.060.00%
Vehicle crime81.88-46.67%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.1329.63%
Anti-social behaviour258.2456.25%
Vehicle crime155.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.53166.67%
Shoplifting71.880.00%
Other theft61.65-45.45%
Drugs51.4125.00%
Public order51.18-16.67%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.350.00%
Other theft113.770.00%
Vehicle crime102.590.00%
Public order62.350.00%
Drugs41.410.00%
Theft from the person30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238
August 202315
July 202310

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202436
January 202446
December 202333
November 202337
October 202347
September 202348
August 202335
July 202327

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 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
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202415
December 20238
November 202316
October 20238
September 202319
August 202325
July 202316

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310
September 20238
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Thornton Row
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Alma Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Berne Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 5. Nutfield Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Woodcroft Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Attlee Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingswood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Lakehall Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Fairgreen Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brigstock Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lucerne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Colliers Water Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Byrne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bensham Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kenley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Weybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1