Penkridge Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Penkridge's crime rate in May 2025 was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance underscores the area's relative safety compared to the national picture, where violence and sexual offences dominate at 2.8 per 1,000. In Penkridge, however, these crimes accounted for 42.6% of the total, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—12% below the UK benchmark. The area's crime mix showed distinct contrasts: criminal damage and arson were 67% above the national average, while anti-social behaviour was 44% below. This divergence may reflect Penkridge's built-up character, where community spaces and local infrastructure could influence patterns of vandalism versus social disorder. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings and bank holidays—likely contributed to the 12.5% decrease in anti-social behaviour, as outdoor activity shifted to more controlled environments. Meanwhile, the 11.1% share of shoplifting cases, which were 4% above the UK average, could be linked to the area's retail presence, though the low overall rate suggests effective local management of commercial crime. The dominance of violent crimes in the local breakdown (42.6%) contrasts with the UK profile, where property crimes typically lead. This may indicate a unique local dynamic, tied to Penkridge's role as a commuter hub or its demographic composition. The data also highlights the need for continued focus on addressing the 67% gap in criminal damage rates, which could be influenced by factors such as the age of local buildings or the frequency of public events.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in Penkridge's crime profile. Possession of weapons and vehicle crime both rose by 100% compared to the previous month, reflecting a small but significant uptick in specific categories. This increase may partly explain the 67% gap between criminal damage rates in Penkridge and the UK average, as arson and vandalism incidents remained elevated. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 12.5%, and other theft and other crime categories both decreased by 33.3%, suggesting some areas of the crime mix are stabilising. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.6% of all crimes, remained 12% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's lower population density and quieter urban environment. Residents might find the 1.9% rate of burglary—64% below the UK average—particularly reassuring, though the 100% increase in vehicle crime raises questions about local transport security measures.

Penkridge's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have shifted community activity away from high-risk times. Daily crime reporting shows an average of two crimes per day in the area, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 9,139. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Penkridge well below the UK average for comparable areas. The population context further highlights the area's relative safety, with crime levels remaining consistently lower than national benchmarks despite the presence of a mixed-use built-up area. This suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion or effective policing—may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime compared to the UK average.