Crime Rate in Wombourne North and Lower Penn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wombourne North and Lower Penn

The total recorded crimes in Wombourne North and Lower Penn, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wombourne North and Lower Penn crime rate of 4.26 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 Wombourne North and Lower Penn, encompassing approximately 3,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wombourne North and Lower Penn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drive Fields with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Penn Croft Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wombourne North and Lower Penn?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Wombourne North and Lower Penn reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 502 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wombourne North and Lower Penn witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wombourne North and Lower Penn experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 487 crimes compared to 337. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wombourne North and Lower Penn witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Wombourne North and Lower Penn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wombourne North and Lower Penn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wombourne North and Lower Penn has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 4.26 ranking 15th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wombourne North and Lower Penn crimes were 502. The crime rate of Wombourne North and Lower Penn in 2024 was 125.71 (year) or 10.48 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wombourne North and Lower Penn were around 487 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.95 (year) or 10.16 (month) ranking 6 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
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
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

Wombourne North and Lower Penn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202515
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249
July 202420
June 202434
May 202419
April 202411

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20247
June 202412
April 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wombourne North and Lower Penn in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wombourne North and Lower Penn postcode area is presented below.

1. Drive Fields (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Penn Croft Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sedgley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Planks Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Link Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Dalton Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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