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Penal

Low Risk · 3.4/10

Penal - Debe Region • Southern Division • 41 total recorded crimes

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This Week in Penal

Penal recorded 1 incident this week, consistent with last week. Robbery is the most reported type.

Incidents (90d)
10
↓ -23.1% vs 2025
Murders (YTD)
2
↑ +100.0% vs 2025
Robberies (YTD)
6
↑ +50.0% vs 2025
Risk Level
3.4
out of 10
Shootings (YTD)
6
↑ +500.0% vs 2025
Home Invasions (YTD)
2
→ +0.0% vs 2025
Assaults (YTD)
5
↑ +400.0% vs 2025
Burglaries (YTD)
0
↓ -100.0% vs 2025
Thefts (YTD)
0
↓ -100.0% vs 2025
Kidnappings (YTD)
1
↑ +100.0% vs 2025
Seizures (YTD)
1
↑ +100.0% vs 2025

Safe Haven Status - Penal

Risk Level: 3.4/10 • Primary Concern: Robbery

Keep the Record Clean: Robbery is rare in this area, and a big reason is that residents stay alert. Keep car doors locked while driving, stay aware at junctions, and avoid displaying valuables in your vehicle — these habits are what keeps this area's score where it is.

Family-Friendly Designation: Penal's consistently low incident rate makes it one of the most recommended areas for families seeking a safe residential environment.

See how Penal compares to Barrackpore

Side-by-side safety scores and crime breakdown

Crime Breakdown (Year-to-Date)

Crime Type 2026 2025 Change
Murder 2 1 ↑ 100.0%
Robbery 6 4 ↑ 50.0%
Shooting 6 1 ↑ 500.0%
Home Invasion 2 2 → 0.0%
Assault 5 1 ↑ 400.0%
Burglary 0 2 ↓ 100.0%
Kidnapping 1 0 ↑ 100.0%
Theft 0 2 ↓ 100.0%
Seizures 1 0 ↑ 100.0%

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