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

Overview of Crime in CR7 7EF

PENSHURST ROAD, CR7 7EF, Croydon has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.99 per 1,000 population. This CR7 7EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR7 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR7 7EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR7 7EF, encompassing approximately 4418 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR7 7EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Brigstock Road with total crimes: 11
  • Alma Place with total crimes: 8

PENSHURST ROAD, CR7 7EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.99-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour219.0516.67%
Public order124.75100.00%
Other theft82.72700.00%
Vehicle crime71.8175.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5816.67%
Drugs31.58-40.00%
Theft from the person30.68200.00%
Burglary20.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.070.00%
Burglary61.360.00%
Public order61.36-33.33%
Drugs51.36150.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-71.43%
Robbery20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.45-87.50%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.09-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour159.51-6.25%
Vehicle crime143.400.00%
Public order93.1750.00%
Other theft82.04-11.11%
Burglary61.81500.00%
Robbery31.3650.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4724.6730.56%
Anti-social behaviour1610.6477.78%
Vehicle crime143.6275.00%
Other theft93.1728.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.04133.33%
Public order61.58-57.14%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.82-5.26%
Public order148.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.17-47.06%
Vehicle crime82.04-20.00%
Other theft71.8116.67%
Burglary31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Robbery30.68-25.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.600.00%
Vehicle crime103.850.00%
Public order72.260.00%
Other theft61.580.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Robbery40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202442
April 202442
January 202447
December 202336
November 202338

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202415
January 202416
December 20239
November 202317

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202414
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Brigstock Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Alma Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bensham Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodcroft Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingswood Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Frant Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nutfield Passage
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Penshurst Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lakehall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Torridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bletchingley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thornton Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Raymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meadow View Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Berne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dunheved Road North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Goodman Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Jamaica Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Haslemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Fairgreen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Lakehall Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Nutfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Woodcote Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Maplethorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1