Crime Rate in Penkside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penkside

The total recorded crimes in Penkside, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkside crime rate of 12.12 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 Penkside, encompassing approximately 3,796 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
Penkside Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Lane Close with total crimes: 7
  • Plant Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Blossom Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penkside?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Penkside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 472 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Penkside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Penkside had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 413 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Penkside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stafford, Penkside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Penkside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penkside has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 12.12 ranking 9th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Penkside crimes were 472. The crime rate of Penkside in 2024 was 124.33 (year) or 10.36 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penkside were around 413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.79 (year) or 9.07 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penkside)CrimesRank (Penkside)CrimesRank (Penkside)
Forebridge172 12,171 11,453 1
Coton96 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs59 6761 5724 3
Manor75 3878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield65 4866 4682 5
Swynnerton & Oulton63 5433 12400 10
Walton32 14646 6492 6
Eccleshall41 11507 8473 7
Common43 10566 7460 8
Milwich55 7467 10308 13
Seighford & Church Eaton47 8307 15286 15
Holmcroft30 16456 11384 11
Fulford34 12313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon31 15342 13293 14
Doxey & Castletown33 13293 16283 16
Gnosall & Woodseaves24 17252 18251 17
Littleworth13 18273 17241 18
Baswich10 22206 20218 19
Barlaston6 23217 19161 21
Weeping Cross & Wildwood13 19133 21203 20
Milford12 20106 2349 23
Rowley11 21110 2280 22

Penkside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 Shoplifting (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 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 202512
April 20253
March 20258
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 202413
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202514
April 202511
March 20257
February 202518
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 20249
September 202425
August 202416

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Penkside in July 2025

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

1. School Lane Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Plant Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Blossom Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Queensville Bridge (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hall Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
9. Vauban Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Kamienna Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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