PENRY STREET, SE1 5LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5LZ

PENRY STREET, SE1 5LZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.30 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 5LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5LZ, encompassing approximately 5404 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 5LZ area, explore the SE1 5LZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (1.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE1 5LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12

PENRY STREET, SE1 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5838.301.75%
Violence and sexual offences4610.736.98%
Other theft248.51500.00%
Theft from the person174.4441.67%
Robbery123.15300.00%
Burglary112.2237.50%
Vehicle crime102.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.85166.67%
Drugs61.4850.00%
Public order61.1120.00%
Bicycle theft51.110.00%
Shoplifting30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5727.0139.02%
Violence and sexual offences4310.5538.71%
Theft from the person127.96-36.84%
Burglary82.22-33.33%
Public order51.48-44.44%
Other theft40.93-73.33%
Drugs40.74100.00%
Robbery30.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.37-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.37-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4129.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences317.593000.00%
Theft from the person195.740.00%
Other theft153.520.00%
Vehicle crime132.780.00%
Burglary122.410.00%
Public order92.220.00%
Shoplifting91.670.00%
Robbery41.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Drugs20.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-95.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3527.20-14.63%
Theft from the person256.488.70%
Violence and sexual offences244.63-46.67%
Other theft204.44-16.67%
Burglary113.7083.33%
Robbery72.040.00%
Shoplifting51.30-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.93-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-16.67%
Public order50.93-37.50%
Drugs40.93-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.74-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.607.14%
Anti-social behaviour418.3313.89%
Other theft247.5960.00%
Theft from the person234.4453.33%
Shoplifting84.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.48-11.11%
Public order81.4814.29%
Drugs71.4875.00%
Robbery71.30-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.30100.00%
Burglary61.1120.00%
Possession of weapons31.11200.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.0935.48%
Anti-social behaviour367.77-26.53%
Shoplifting166.666.67%
Theft from the person152.96-11.76%
Other theft152.78-31.82%
Vehicle crime92.78-10.00%
Robbery81.67100.00%
Public order71.4875.00%
Bicycle theft61.30500.00%
Burglary51.11-50.00%
Drugs40.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4934.05-24.62%
Violence and sexual offences319.07-27.91%
Other theft225.740.00%
Theft from the person174.07-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson153.1536.36%
Shoplifting152.78-34.78%
Vehicle crime102.7866.67%
Burglary101.85-28.57%
Public order41.85-50.00%
Robbery40.74-42.86%
Other crime20.740.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6544.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences4312.030.00%
Theft from the person287.960.00%
Shoplifting235.180.00%
Other theft224.260.00%
Burglary144.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.590.00%
Public order82.040.00%
Robbery71.480.00%
Vehicle crime61.300.00%
Bicycle theft51.110.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20244
April 202415
January 202420
December 202324
November 202315
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202413
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202457
April 202441
January 202435
December 202341
November 202336
October 202349
September 202365

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202443
April 202431
February 20241
January 202424
December 202345
November 202342
October 202331
September 202343

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 156 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202419
January 202425
December 202323
November 202315
October 202317
September 202328

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202412
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202316
October 202315
September 202323

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Setchell Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. O'Reilly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Old Kent Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1