Penkridge Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Penkridge’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.6% above the UK average of 7.3. This rate, while stable compared to the previous month, reflects a persistent challenge in managing local criminal activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.1% of all incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests a localised concentration of violent crime, potentially influenced by factors such as community demographics or seasonal events. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, with a rate 89% above the UK average, which may be linked to the increased use of fireworks during Bonfire Night or other local disturbances. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 25% below the UK average, indicating effective local initiatives or a lower incidence of disruptive conduct. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, the Black Friday shopping rush, and Bonfire Night—may have contributed to fluctuations in specific crime types. For instance, shoplifting increased by 50%, aligning with the surge in retail activity, while vehicle crime decreased, due to reduced outdoor activity in colder weather. These patterns illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader national trends, requiring targeted interventions to address areas of concern without overgeneralising the data.

November 2025 saw notable decreases in certain crime categories, with vehicle crime falling by 40% (from 5 to 3 incidents) and drug-related offences dropping by 33.3% (from 3 to 2). These declines may reflect seasonal shifts, such as reduced vehicle activity during colder evenings or changes in local drug market dynamics. Conversely, other theft rose sharply by 100% (from 3 to 6), and shoplifting increased by 50% (from 4 to 6), likely linked to the Black Friday shopping period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 41.1% of total crimes, a rate 28% above the UK average. This disparity highlights a local challenge in addressing violent crime, which may be influenced by factors such as community tensions or seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Residents may find the 100% increase in other theft particularly concerning, as it suggests a specific vulnerability in property security during high-traffic periods.

Penkridge’s crime rate remained stable at 8.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in proportion to the population. With a population of 9,139, this equates to a relatively low but noticeable level of crime, particularly when compared to the UK average. The data underscores that while Penkridge is not an outlier in terms of stability, the local context—such as seasonal factors and community dynamics—may influence specific crime categories differently than national trends.