Crime in Penn Hill: statistics, rates and trends

598 crimes were recorded in Penn Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 193 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penn Hill has the 3,025th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Penn Hill was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,068 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (598). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penn Hill 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 anti-social behaviour (+38%) and shoplifting (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-57%) and vehicle crime (-34%).

Violence and sexual offences in Penn Hill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penn Hill recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Penn Hill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penn Hill recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Penn Hill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penn Hill recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Penn Hill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penn Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Penn Hill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penn Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Penn Hill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penn Hill recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Penn Hill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penn Hill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Penn Hill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penn Hill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Penn Hill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penn Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Penn Hill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penn Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Penn Hill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penn Hill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Penn Hill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penn Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Penn Hill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penn Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penn Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penn Hill.

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 Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penn Hill 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.

Penn Hill has an estimated population of 11,963. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penn Hill sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.