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 May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkridge South East crime rate of 4.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Penkridge South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waitling Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ablon Court with total crimes: 2
  • Chetwynd Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Penkridge South East has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penkridge South East)CrimesRank (Penkridge South East)CrimesRank (Penkridge South East)
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
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
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 South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 202417
August 20244
July 202414
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
September 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Waitling Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Ablon Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chetwynd Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Water Eaton Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harrisons Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wolgarston Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bridgewater Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Rendermore Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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