Crime in Penkridge: statistics, rates and trends
787 crimes were recorded in Penkridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penkridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Penkridge
- Types of crime in Penkridge
- Penkridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Penkridge
- Streets with the most crime in Penkridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penkridge
- Population and deprivation in Penkridge
- Questions about crime in Penkridge
- About this data
787 crimes were recorded in Penkridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 325 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Penkridge has the 623rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penkridge | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 787 | 6,644 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.7 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,875 | 114,423 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penkridge was highest in the year to July 2026 (787 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (460). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 | 787 | 79.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 703 | 71.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 661 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 642 | 65.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 626 | 63.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 460 | 46.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 528 | 53.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 512 | 51.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 546 | 55.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penkridge 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. Rates were well above the national level for drugs.
The largest increases were in burglary (+38%) and shoplifting (+33%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 32.9 | 0.96 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 8.9 | 0.58 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 7.2 | 1.06 | -7% |
| Public order | 67 | 6.8 | 1.02 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 5.7 | 0.68 | +33% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +10% |
| Drugs | 41 | 4.2 | 1.27 | +11% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -14% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -12% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penkridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penkridge recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penkridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penkridge recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penkridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penkridge recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penkridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penkridge recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penkridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penkridge recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penkridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penkridge recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penkridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penkridge recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penkridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penkridge recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penkridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penkridge recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penkridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penkridge recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penkridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penkridge recorded 7 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penkridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penkridge recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penkridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penkridge 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Penkridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penkridge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penkridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock | 5,167 | 81.9 | +3% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 344 | 53.7 | -33% |
| Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay | 881 | 54.0 | -32% |
| Stafford | 7,764 | 101.2 | +27% |
| Norton Canes | 697 | 74.1 | -7% |
| Codsall | 712 | 53.2 | -33% |
| Rugeley | 2,352 | 86.7 | +9% |
| Burntwood | 1,900 | 64.0 | -20% |
2 areas within Penkridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Penkridge South & Gailey had the highest rate (81.3 per 1,000) and Penkridge North & Acton Trussell the lowest (68.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkridge South & Gailey | Neighbourhood | 5,288 | 430 | 81.3 |
| Penkridge North & Acton Trussell | Neighbourhood | 6,419 | 442 | 68.9 |
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 Penkridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waitling Street | 101 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Shakespeare Drive | 35 |
| On or near Littleton Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Clay Street | 26 |
| On or near Cooke Close | 24 |
| On or near Boscomoor Court | 19 |
| On or near Pinfold Lane | 18 |
| On or near Boscomoor Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penkridge 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 | 260 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 88 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Penkridge has an estimated population of 9,875. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penkridge sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penkridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Penkridge a safe place to live?
Penkridge recorded 79.7 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 Penkridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Penkridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penkridge was up 12% on the year before: 787 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 703 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penkridge?
Penkridge is policed by Staffordshire. 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 Penkridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.