Crime Rate in Perton Lakeside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Perton Lakeside

The total recorded crimes in Perton Lakeside, South Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Perton Lakeside crime rate of 1.51 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 Perton Lakeside, encompassing approximately 15,884 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Perton Lakeside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churnet Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Tamar Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Trent Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Perton Lakeside?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Perton Lakeside reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 345 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Perton Lakeside had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 331 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Perton Lakeside witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Perton Lakeside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Perton Lakeside has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.51 ranking 15th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Perton Lakeside crimes were 345. The crime rate of Perton Lakeside in 2024 was 21.72 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Perton Lakeside were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.84 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Perton Lakeside)CrimesRank (Perton Lakeside)CrimesRank (Perton Lakeside)
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
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
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

Perton Lakeside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 202415
November 20248
October 202414
September 202414
August 202420
July 202416
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Perton Lakeside in May 2025

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

1. Churnet Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
2. Tamar Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Trent Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Gaydon Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Avon Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Jedburgh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Canterbury Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Turnham Green (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Turnberry Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gleneagles Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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