Crime in Perton: statistics, rates and trends
452 crimes were recorded in Perton in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 35% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (242), anti-social behaviour (61) and public order (28) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,068th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Perton | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 452 | 6,804 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.5 | 59.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,300 | 114,423 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Perton peaked in the year to August 2022 (495 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (336). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 452 | 54.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 336 | 40.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 362 | 43.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 416 | 50.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 495 | 59.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 340 | 41.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 392 | 47.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 399 | 48.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 449 | 54.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (71% below) and criminal damage and arson (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 153 to 242 and anti-social behaviour rose from 45 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 29.2 | 34.2 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 7.3 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Perton; the highest is Bilston (Wolverhampton) (119.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Albrighton (35.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Perton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall | 718 | 53.6 | -2% |
| Wolverhampton | 24,022 | 96.1 | +76% |
| Wombourne | 608 | 49.7 | -9% |
| Albrighton | 296 | 35.5 | -35% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 369 | 57.6 | +6% |
| Sedgley | 2,238 | 68.7 | +26% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,386 | 119.0 | +119% |
| Coseley | 1,975 | 76.9 | +41% |
Of the 3 areas within Perton, Perton Lakeside had the highest crime rate (96.9 per 1,000) and Perton East the lowest (32.0), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perton Lakeside | Neighbourhood | 2,829 | 274 | 96.9 |
| Perton Wrottesley | Neighbourhood | 3,690 | 133 | 36.0 |
| Perton East | Neighbourhood | 3,496 | 112 | 32.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Perton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tamar Grove” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tamar Grove | 61 |
| On or near Milton Court | 34 |
| On or near Churnet Grove | 27 |
| On or near Spenser Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Epsom Close | 18 |
| On or near Sedgefield Grove | 18 |
| On or near Collet Road | 13 |
| On or near Auden Court | 12 |
| On or near Elmley Grove | 10 |
| On or near Hamble Grove | 10 |
Of the 391 crimes in Perton with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 207 | 52.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 16.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Perton has an estimated population of 8,300 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Perton average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Perton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Perton a safe place to live?
Perton recorded 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,068th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Perton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Perton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Perton was up 35% on the year before: 452 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Perton?
About 8,300 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Perton?
Perton is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.