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 May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wombourne North and Lower Penn crime rate of 12.52 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Wombourne North and Lower Penn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Dimmingsdale Road with total crimes: 6
  • Springhill Park with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wombourne North and Lower Penn has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 12.52 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wombourne North and Lower Penn)CrimesRank (Wombourne North and Lower Penn)CrimesRank (Wombourne North and Lower Penn)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
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
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

Wombourne North and Lower Penn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 202414

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 202510
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 20257
February 202515
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249
July 202420
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
May 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Market Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
2. Dimmingsdale Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
3. Springhill Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
5. Hatch Heath Close (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hillside (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Showell Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Bratch Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Windsor Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Link Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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