Crime Rate in Perton Lakeside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Perton Lakeside

The total recorded crimes in Perton Lakeside, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Perton Lakeside crime rate of 1.83 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Perton Lakeside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churnet Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Jedburgh Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Moor Park 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Perton Lakeside has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 10th 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.

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
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

Perton Lakeside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 202415
November 20248
October 202414
September 202414
August 202420
July 202416
June 202426
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
April 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Perton Lakeside in March 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 offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Jedburgh Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Moor Park (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Darwin Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Hamble Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Tamar Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Cartway (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Meadow Croft (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Turnberry Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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