Crime Rate in Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell

The total recorded crimes in Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell, South Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell crime rate of 114.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell, encompassing approximately 323 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Moathouse Close with total crimes: 6
  • Acton Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell?

To understand the safety of Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell, we need to analyze Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 413 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 372 crimes compared to 337. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 114.34 ranking 9th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell crimes were 413. The crime rate of Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell in 2024 was 1276.27 (year) or 106.36 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell were around 372 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1149.57 (year) or 95.80 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell)CrimesRank (Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell)CrimesRank (Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Kinver47 5423 8432 8
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South11 21139 21131 21
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Robbery also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202517
March 202516
February 202517
January 20259
December 202424
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 202414
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
September 20248
August 20244
May 20244

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20257
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Moathouse Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Other theft3
3. Acton Court (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Joyce'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stanford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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