Crime Rate in Penkridge South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penkridge South East

The total recorded crimes in Penkridge South East, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkridge South East crime rate of 6.18 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 South East, encompassing approximately 6,468 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Penkridge South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waitling Street with total crimes: 8
  • Capulet Way with total crimes: 3
  • Shakespeare Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penkridge South East?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Penkridge South East reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 363 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penkridge South East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Penkridge South East had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 305 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penkridge South East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penkridge South East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Penkridge South East has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 6.18 ranking 5th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Penkridge South East crimes were 363. The crime rate of Penkridge South East in 2024 was 56.12 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penkridge South East were around 305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.16 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)
Huntington and Hatherton78 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon36 7684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill51 2643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town34 8587 4614 3
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon44 3476 6434 7
Codsall North41 4474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn17 15502 5487 6
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell38 6413 9372 9
Kinver21 13423 8432 8
Brewood and Coven32 9347 12363 10
Essington13 19401 10299 16
Perton Lakeside29 10345 13331 12
Himley and Swindon17 16245 18338 11
Bilbrook28 11324 14322 14
Great Wyrley Landywood26 12263 17245 18
Wombourne South West18 14323 15323 13
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley15 17270 16248 17
Wombourne South East13 18163 20190 20
Penkridge West12 20173 19206 19
Cheslyn Hay South5 22139 21131 21
Codsall South7 21136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull4 23108 2387 23
Perton Dippons3 2447 2558 24
Perton EastNA NA63 2439 25

Penkridge South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 202417
August 20244
July 202414
June 202426
May 202416
April 202417

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
April 20246

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Penkridge South East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penkridge South East postcode area is presented below.

1. Waitling Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Capulet Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Shakespeare Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Wheatcroft Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Fallowfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Francis Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Broc Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Croft Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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