Crime in Perton: statistics, rates and trends
435 crimes were recorded in Perton in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
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435 crimes were recorded in Perton in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 236 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Perton has the 1,118th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Perton | South Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 435 | 6,644 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,300 | 114,423 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Perton was highest in the year to July 2022 (486 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (344). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 435 | 52.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 357 | 43.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 361 | 43.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 412 | 49.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 486 | 58.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 344 | 41.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 394 | 47.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 410 | 49.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 456 | 54.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Perton 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 violence and sexual offences (+40%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and public order (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 28.4 | 0.83 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 7.0 | 0.46 | +23% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -31% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.7 | 0.39 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.5 | 0.31 | +162% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -32% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -52% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Perton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Perton recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 54.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Perton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Perton recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Perton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Perton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Perton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Perton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Perton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Perton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Perton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Perton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Perton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Perton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Perton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Perton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Perton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Perton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Perton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Perton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Perton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Perton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Perton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Perton 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Perton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Perton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Perton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Perton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Perton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall | 712 | 53.2 | +1% |
| Wolverhampton | 23,869 | 95.5 | +82% |
| Wombourne | 600 | 49.1 | -6% |
| Albrighton | 294 | 35.2 | -33% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 344 | 53.7 | +2% |
| Sedgley | 2,244 | 68.8 | +31% |
| Bilston (Wolverhampton) | 4,309 | 117.0 | +123% |
| Coseley | 1,960 | 76.3 | +46% |
3 areas within Perton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Perton Lakeside had the highest rate (92.6 per 1,000) and Perton East the lowest (30.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perton Lakeside | Neighbourhood | 2,829 | 262 | 92.6 |
| Perton Wrottesley | Neighbourhood | 3,690 | 129 | 35.0 |
| Perton East | Neighbourhood | 3,496 | 108 | 30.9 |
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 Perton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tamar Grove | 60 |
| On or near Milton Court | 29 |
| On or near Churnet Grove | 25 |
| On or near Spenser Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Epsom Close | 18 |
| On or near Sedgefield Grove | 17 |
| On or near Collet Road | 14 |
| On or near Auden Court | 12 |
| On or near Elmley Grove | 10 |
| On or near Sandown Drive | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Perton 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 | 192 | 44.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 14.7% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 12.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Perton has an estimated population of 8,300. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Perton sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Perton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Perton a safe place to live?
Perton recorded 52.4 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 Perton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Perton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Perton was up 22% on the year before: 435 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 357 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Perton?
Perton 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 Perton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.