Crime Rate in Penn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penn

The total recorded crimes in Penn, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn crime rate of 2.00 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 Penn, encompassing approximately 28,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Penn Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Woodfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Goldthorn Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Penn?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Penn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 749 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penn recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Penn had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 785 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penn recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penn has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Penn crimes were 749. The crime rate of Penn in 2024 was 25.89 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penn were around 785 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.14 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penn)CrimesRank (Penn)CrimesRank (Penn)
St Peter's313 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall232 22,866 33,039 2
Heath Town231 33,208 22,925 3
Bilston East223 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill164 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South174 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley110 101,527 91,915 7
Park145 71,714 71,581 9
East Park105 111,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall144 81,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park114 91,507 111,402 11
Bilston North85 131,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North77 151,145 121,238 13
Tettenhall Wightwick89 12849 16744 19
Spring Vale57 19938 14999 14
Oxley80 14848 17926 16
Wednesfield North76 16795 18926 15
Merry Hill64 17855 15905 17
Tettenhall Regis43 20652 20638 20

Penn 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 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Burglary 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 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202522
May 202528
April 202531
March 202535
February 202524
January 202528
December 202422
November 202435
October 202435

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Penn in July 2025

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

1. The Avenue (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Woodfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Goldthorn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Penn Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sandhurst Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashwood Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Woodlands Cottages (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wells Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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