Crime Rate in Penn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penn

The total recorded crimes in Penn, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn crime rate of 2.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Penn Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Whitehall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wynn Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Penn has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.11 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)
St Peter's304 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall229 32,866 33,039 2
Heath Town253 23,208 22,925 3
Bilston East176 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill140 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South161 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley135 71,527 91,915 7
Park119 91,714 71,581 9
East Park119 81,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall110 101,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park109 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North103 121,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North95 131,145 121,238 13
Spring Vale75 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North63 18795 18926 15
Merry Hill68 15855 15905 17
Oxley66 17848 17926 16
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

Penn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202524
January 202528
December 202422
November 202435
October 202435
September 202429
July 202445
June 2024100
May 202457
April 202428

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 202412
April 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Penn in March 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Whitehall Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Wynn Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Mason Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Billy Wright Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Links Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Belvedere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Belmont Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lea Manor Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Braden Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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