Crime Rate in Penkridge West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penkridge West

The total recorded crimes in Penkridge West, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkridge West crime rate of 106.01 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 West, encompassing approximately 113 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penkridge West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vale Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Brook Close with total crimes: 1
  • Boscomoor Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Penkridge West?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Penkridge West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 173 crimes compared to 343.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penkridge West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Penkridge West had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 206 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penkridge West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Penkridge West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Penkridge West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Penkridge West has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 106.01 ranking 20th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Penkridge West crimes were 173. The crime rate of Penkridge West in 2024 was 1528.27 (year) or 127.36 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penkridge West were around 206 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1819.79 (year) or 151.65 (month) ranking 19 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 South East40 5363 11305 15
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order 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 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242
April 20245

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Penkridge West in March 2025

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

1. Vale Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Boscomoor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Stone Cross (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Clay Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Tildesley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cooke Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Whittamoor Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Swan Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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