Crime Rate in Penkside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penkside

The total recorded crimes in Penkside, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkside crime rate of 9.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penkside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Sidney Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • School Lane Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Penkside has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 9.75 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penkside)CrimesRank (Penkside)CrimesRank (Penkside)
Forebridge128 12,171 11,453 1
Coton94 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs53 4761 5724 3
Manor48 6878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield69 3866 4682 5
Common50 5566 7460 8
Walton39 10646 6492 6
Eccleshall39 9507 8473 7
Milwich44 7467 10308 13
Seighford & Church Eaton39 8307 15286 15
Swynnerton & Oulton34 13433 12400 10
Holmcroft29 15456 11384 11
Fulford25 16313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon34 12342 13293 14
Gnosall & Woodseaves29 14252 18251 17
Doxey & Castletown20 20293 16283 16
Littleworth18 21273 17241 18
Weeping Cross & Wildwood23 17133 21203 20
Barlaston23 18217 19161 21
Baswich21 19206 20218 19
Rowley16 23110 2280 22
Milford16 22106 2349 23

Penkside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20257
February 202518
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 20249
September 202425
August 202416
July 202422
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20258
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 202413
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Penkside in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Sidney Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. School Lane Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Queensville Bridge (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Blossom Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Quantico Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Plant Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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