PENTON PLACE, SE17 3SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3SH

PENTON PLACE, SE17 3SH, Southwark has recorded a total of 341 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.61 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3SH 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 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3SH, encompassing approximately 10145 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 3SH area, explore the SE17 3SH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (144) incidents (1209.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-1.96% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE17 3SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 49
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23

PENTON PLACE, SE17 3SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14433.611209.09%
Anti-social behaviour5014.19-1.96%
Violence and sexual offences424.930.00%
Theft from the person274.1428.57%
Other theft182.66260.00%
Public order161.77128.57%
Robbery111.5822.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.0840.00%
Drugs60.69-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.59200.00%
Burglary50.59-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.4933.33%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5117.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences425.034100.00%
Theft from the person214.14950.00%
Shoplifting112.070.00%
Robbery91.080.00%
Burglary90.890.00%
Public order70.89250.00%
Drugs70.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69400.00%
Other theft50.49400.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.69100.00%
Theft from the person20.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.69-88.00%
Other theft20.30-91.67%
Public order10.20-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-98.21%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5623.361766.67%
Anti-social behaviour465.520.00%
Shoplifting304.530.00%
Theft from the person252.961150.00%
Other theft242.460.00%
Burglary202.370.00%
Robbery101.97900.00%
Public order70.99600.00%
Drugs70.69600.00%
Bicycle theft60.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.79-95.83%
Theft from the person20.30-92.31%
Drugs10.20-93.33%
Public order10.10-92.86%
Robbery10.10-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7224.6467.44%
Anti-social behaviour407.1011.11%
Theft from the person263.9444.44%
Other theft192.56-17.39%
Shoplifting191.87111.11%
Drugs151.87650.00%
Robbery151.4866.67%
Public order141.48-17.65%
Burglary131.388.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.2842.86%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-66.67%
Other crime20.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.23-15.69%
Anti-social behaviour364.249.09%
Other theft233.55-8.00%
Theft from the person182.27-5.26%
Public order171.770.00%
Burglary121.68100.00%
Robbery91.18-18.18%
Shoplifting90.89-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson70.8916.67%
Bicycle theft60.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Drugs20.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.0115.91%
Anti-social behaviour335.03-23.26%
Other theft253.25127.27%
Shoplifting232.4691.67%
Theft from the person192.2758.33%
Public order171.87-5.56%
Robbery111.68120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.08100.00%
Burglary60.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.5925.00%
Bicycle theft40.49-20.00%
Drugs20.39-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.340.00%
Public order184.240.00%
Theft from the person121.770.00%
Shoplifting121.180.00%
Other theft111.180.00%
Burglary91.080.00%
Drugs60.890.00%
Bicycle theft50.590.00%
Robbery50.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202420
January 202413
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202442
July 20241
May 20241
April 202456
March 20243
January 202472
December 202343
November 202351
October 202344

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202451
April 202446
January 202440
December 202336
November 202333
October 202343

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247
March 20241
January 202415
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
January 202419
December 202323
November 202325
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
March 20241
January 202415
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20242
January 202426
December 202318
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202414
December 202317
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202411
April 202430
January 202419
December 20239
November 202323
October 202312

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3SH 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total49
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Opal Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Cottington Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. De Laune Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 17. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Kennings Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Frederick Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sharsted Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Othello Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1