Crime in Penn: statistics, rates and trends
595 crimes were recorded in Penn in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (292), vehicle crime (58) and shoplifting (46) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,208th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Penn | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 595 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,001 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penn peaked in the year to August 2022 (908 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (481). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 595 | 45.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 630 | 48.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 730 | 56.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 867 | 66.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 908 | 69.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 905 | 69.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 795 | 61.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 646 | 49.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 481 | 37.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (60% below) and other theft (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 46 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 22.5 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +100% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.7 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Penn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merry Hill | 743 | 58.6 | +28% |
| Graiseley | 1,278 | 89.5 | +95% |
| Blakenhall | 1,399 | 102.6 | +124% |
| Park | 1,643 | 107.0 | +134% |
| Tettenhall Wightwick | 765 | 59.9 | +31% |
| Ettingshall South & Spring Vale | 871 | 64.0 | +40% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,428 | 89.3 | +95% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +412% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Penn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Avenue” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Avenue | 95 |
| On or near Woodlands Cottages | 56 |
| On or near Whitehall Road | 34 |
| On or near Penn Road | 23 |
| On or near Wakeley Hill | 19 |
| On or near Links Road | 13 |
| On or near Bromley Place | 12 |
| On or near Hollybush Lane | 12 |
| On or near Shervale Close | 12 |
| On or near Billy Wright Close | 11 |
Of the 582 crimes in Penn with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 254 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
Penn has an estimated population of 13,001 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penn average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Penn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Penn a safe place to live?
Penn recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,208th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Penn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (58).
Is crime in Penn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penn was down 6% on the year before: 595 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 630 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penn?
About 13,001 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penn?
Penn is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.