Crime Rate in Perton Lakeside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Perton Lakeside

The total recorded crimes in Perton Lakeside, South Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Perton Lakeside crime rate of 2.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
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: 5
  • Cunningham Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Perton Lakeside has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.64 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Perton Lakeside)CrimesRank (Perton Lakeside)CrimesRank (Perton Lakeside)
Huntington and Hatherton66 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon21 16684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill40 5643 3706 2
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon57 2476 6434 7
Great Wyrley Town31 12587 4614 3
Brewood and Coven52 3347 12363 10
Codsall North37 7474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn37 6502 5487 6
Kinver23 14423 8432 8
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 8413 9372 9
Essington36 9401 10299 16
Bilbrook33 10324 14322 14
Himley and Swindon19 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East33 11363 11305 15
Wombourne South West23 15323 15323 13
Great Wyrley Landywood29 13263 17245 18
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley16 20270 16248 17
Penkridge West21 17173 19206 19
Wombourne South East18 19163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South12 21139 21131 21
Codsall South7 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull7 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons5 2447 2558 24
Perton East1 2563 2439 25

Perton Lakeside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 20259
April 202517
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 202415
November 20248
October 202414
September 202414
August 202420

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Perton Lakeside in July 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 offences5
2. Tamar Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cunningham Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Browning Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
5. Barley Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Meadow Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Canterbury Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Meon Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Adwalton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Naesby Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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