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 July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wombourne North and Lower Penn crime rate of 9.27 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 Jul were:

  • Burglary: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wombourne North and Lower Penn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Market Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Dene Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Wombourne North and Lower Penn has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 9.27 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wombourne North and Lower Penn)CrimesRank (Wombourne North and Lower Penn)CrimesRank (Wombourne North and Lower Penn)
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
Perton Lakeside42 4345 13331 12
Codsall North37 7474 7494 5
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

Wombourne North and Lower Penn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202523
May 202516
April 20258
March 20257
February 202515
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20259
April 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wombourne North and Lower Penn in July 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)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
2. Market Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
3. Dene Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Wynne Crescent (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kirkstone Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Link Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Penleigh Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bankside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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