Penkridge Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Penkridge recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk of roughly one crime per 190 residents over the course of the month, a tangible metric that underscores the area's relatively low exposure to criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. The crime profile reveals a clear dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 47.9% of all reported incidents—23 cases in total. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000, just 4% below the UK average. This suggests that while Penkridge's violent crime rate is slightly lower than the national norm, it still reflects the challenges of maintaining safety in a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Seasonal factors appear to have influenced the crime profile, with January's reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours likely contributing to lower opportunities for property-related offences. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting—a 400% rise from December's single incident—raises questions about temporary spikes in opportunistic behaviour during the post-holiday period. The area's overall crime picture, while generally reassuring, highlights the need for targeted awareness around retail security and community engagement initiatives that could further mitigate risks.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from one to five. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 12 to 3. The shift in crime mix highlights a notable trend: property-related offences decreased significantly, while violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 47.9% of all reported incidents. Penkridge's violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) is 4% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a narrow but consistent divergence that may reflect the area's quieter, more residential character. Conversely, drug-related offences rose by 33.3%, a 90% increase above the UK average, underscoring a specific challenge in this category. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the shoplifting spike, which suggests heightened vigilance may be warranted in retail areas during January.

Penkridge's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 31.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.7 per 1,000. This reduction, while significant, must be contextualised within the area's daily crime profile: on average, two crimes were reported each day in January, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 190 residents. This figure offers a tangible sense of risk for residents, highlighting that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to national averages. The drop in overall crime rate aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower opportunities for certain offences. However, the contrast between January's figures and the previous month's rate suggests that transient factors—such as temporary spikes in enforcement or community initiatives—may have played a role in the downward trend. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that Penkridge remains a relatively low-risk area, with its crime profile continuing to diverge from the UK average in ways that reflect its unique demographic and geographic characteristics.