Crime Rate in Penkridge West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penkridge West

The total recorded crimes in Penkridge West, South Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkridge West crime rate of 141.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Penkridge West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cooke Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stone Cross with total crimes: 3
  • Grange Crescent 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Penkridge West has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 141.34 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penkridge West)CrimesRank (Penkridge West)CrimesRank (Penkridge West)
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
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
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

Penkridge West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 202511
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Cooke Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Stone Cross (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Grange Crescent (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Boscomoor Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Grange Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Clay Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Tildesley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stafford Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Uplands Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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