Penkridge Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 9,139 residents, Penkridge recorded 37 crimes in February 2024 — equivalent to 4.1 incidents per 1,000 people. This rate is 42.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, positioning the built-up area as a consistently low-crime environment. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 37.8% of total), followed by drugs (5 incidents, 13.5%) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 8.1%). These patterns align with the area's character as a rural-adjacent commuter hub, where low population density may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while increasing vulnerability to others. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity — likely contributed to the pre-spring lull observed in retail-focused crimes like shoplifting (which fell by 80% from January). However, the 186% above-average rate for drugs suggests a unique local challenge, potentially linked to regional transport networks or transient populations. Violent crime remained 40% below the UK average, consistent with the area's generally quiet residential profile. This mix of trends illustrates how Penkridge's crime picture balances rural isolation with commuter connectivity, shaping both its vulnerabilities and its relative safety.

February saw sharp divergences in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 0 to 1). These increases contrasted with steep declines in shoplifting (-80%, from 5 to 1) and other theft (-66.7%, from 3 to 1). The violent crime category, which accounted for 37.8% of all incidents, remained 40% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Drug-related offences were 186% above the UK average (0.6 vs 0.2 per 1,000), a striking outlier in the data. This mix of trends suggests a combination of local factors — such as the area's proximity to rural roads (explaining vehicle crime spikes) and its status as a commuter hub (potentially linking to drug-related activity). Residents might find the 80% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a reduction in retail-focused theft during the pre-spring lull.

Penkridge's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 22.9% decrease from 5.3 per 1,000 in January. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 42.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per 29 days, equivalent to roughly one incident per day for the built-up area. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 247 residents — a figure that suggests low-level exposure compared to broader UK trends. The population context further highlights this: with 9,139 residents, the area's low crime volume is proportionally significant. While the UK average sees 7.1 crimes per 1,000 people, Penkridge's rate reflects a consistently safer environment, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary, which are 71% and 33% below national averages respectively. This contrast underscores the area's unique characteristics, likely shaped by its rural-adjacent setting and lower population density.