Crime in Penn: statistics, rates and trends
584 crimes were recorded in Penn in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
584 crimes were recorded in Penn in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 283 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penn has the 3,246th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penn | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 584 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.9 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,001 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penn was highest in the year to July 2022 (914 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (466). Over the whole period it rose 25%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 584 | 44.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 658 | 50.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 720 | 55.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 895 | 68.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 914 | 70.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 911 | 70.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 748 | 57.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 648 | 49.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 466 | 35.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penn over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+48%) and criminal damage and arson (+40%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-76%) and burglary (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 21.8 | 0.64 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.5 | 0.43 | +48% |
| Other theft | 34 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +31% |
| Public order | 34 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -24% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +178% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 0.8 | 0.06 | -76% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 0.26 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.71 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Penn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penn recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penn recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penn recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penn recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penn recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penn recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penn recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 178% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penn recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penn recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penn recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penn recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Hill | 739 | 58.3 | +30% |
| Graiseley | 1,282 | 89.8 | +100% |
| Blakenhall | 1,423 | 104.4 | +132% |
| Park | 1,578 | 102.8 | +129% |
| Tettenhall Wightwick | 750 | 58.7 | +31% |
| Ettingshall South & Spring Vale | 861 | 63.3 | +41% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,411 | 88.3 | +97% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +413% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Penn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Avenue | 90 |
| On or near Woodlands Cottages | 55 |
| On or near Whitehall Road | 34 |
| On or near Penn Road | 22 |
| On or near Wakeley Hill | 19 |
| On or near Shervale Close | 17 |
| On or near Hollybush Lane | 13 |
| On or near Oakley Road | 13 |
| On or near Bromley Place | 13 |
| On or near Links Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penn over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 246 | 42.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 28.9% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.4% |
| Not recorded | 11 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.5% |
Penn has an estimated population of 13,001. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penn sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Penn a safe place to live?
Penn recorded 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Penn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (58).
Is crime in Penn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penn was down 11% on the year before: 584 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 658 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penn?
Penn is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Penn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.