PENROSE STREET, SE17 3ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3ED

PENROSE STREET, SE17 3ED, Southwark has recorded a total of 285 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.43 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 637 crimes and a crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3ED, encompassing approximately 12164 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 3ED area, explore the SE17 3ED Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 3ED area, visit the SE17 3ED House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (122) incidents (916.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)

SE17 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11

PENROSE STREET, SE17 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12223.43916.67%
Violence and sexual offences4010.03-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour273.29-20.59%
Other theft182.22350.00%
Public order181.48157.14%
Theft from the person151.4815.38%
Criminal damage and arson131.23160.00%
Burglary91.07-25.00%
Drugs70.74133.33%
Robbery50.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.4133.33%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.59-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour343.4536.00%
Theft from the person132.79-27.78%
Burglary121.07100.00%
Shoplifting120.9933.33%
Public order70.9916.67%
Robbery60.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.490.00%
Other theft40.41-73.33%
Vehicle crime30.33-40.00%
Drugs30.25200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.33-22.03%
Anti-social behaviour253.78-24.24%
Theft from the person182.0628.57%
Other theft151.480.00%
Robbery101.23-16.67%
Bicycle theft90.82200.00%
Shoplifting90.7428.57%
Burglary60.74-33.33%
Public order60.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime50.4925.00%
Drugs10.41-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5916.2855.26%
Anti-social behaviour334.85-13.16%
Public order182.710.00%
Other theft151.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.2327.27%
Theft from the person141.157.69%
Robbery121.15100.00%
Drugs90.9928.57%
Burglary90.7480.00%
Shoplifting70.74133.33%
Vehicle crime40.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.81-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour383.1280.95%
Public order183.1220.00%
Other theft181.48-37.93%
Theft from the person131.48-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.0783.33%
Drugs70.9040.00%
Robbery60.580.00%
Vehicle crime60.4950.00%
Burglary50.49-16.67%
Shoplifting30.41-62.50%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6014.8871.43%
Other theft294.93141.67%
Anti-social behaviour212.38-38.24%
Public order151.7387.50%
Theft from the person151.2336.36%
Shoplifting81.23166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.66-25.00%
Robbery60.49-25.00%
Burglary60.49-50.00%
Drugs50.49150.00%
Vehicle crime40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.33-25.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour342.880.00%
Other theft122.790.00%
Burglary120.990.00%
Theft from the person110.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.900.00%
Public order80.660.00%
Robbery80.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Drugs20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202434
April 202425
January 202433
December 202338
November 202321
October 202334

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 202415
January 202415
December 202318
November 202329
October 202312

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 45.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202442
April 202446
January 202459
December 202338
November 202360
October 202335

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202418
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20246
January 202418
December 202318
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202410
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total115
    Shoplifting106
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total23
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 4. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hillingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Frederick Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Forsyth Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sharsted Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Lorrimore Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Doddington Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cook'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 30. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1