Perton Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,294 residents, 20 crimes were recorded in Perton during March 2023, translating to a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 people. This figure is 68.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a significantly lower crime profile compared to the national context. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution between property and violent offences, with 9 incidents in each category. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45% of all reported crimes, followed by vehicle crime (15%) and shoplifting (15%). These figures contrast with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are 2.7 per 1,000 (60% below Perton’s rate) and vehicle crime is 0.5 per 1,000 (17% below). The seasonal transition in March—characterised by longer evenings and the clocks changing—may partly explain patterns, though the low overall rate suggests a stable environment. The area’s small-scale, built-up character within South Staffordshire likely contributes to this profile, with limited commercial density and fewer high-footfall zones compared to larger urban centres. This context aligns with the data, where anti-social behaviour and other theft categories are also well below UK averages, indicating a low prevalence of disruptive or opportunistic crimes.

The crime mix in March 2023 showed a notable balance between violent and property offences, with 9 incidents in each category. This contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes are 60% higher (2.7 per 1,000) and property crimes are proportionally lower. Violence and sexual offences, making up 45% of Perton’s total, were 60% below the UK rate, suggesting a lower incidence of serious harm or assault than typical. Vehicle crime (15% of total) and shoplifting (15%) were also significantly below national averages, with vehicle crime 17% lower (0.5 vs 0.4 per 1,000) and shoplifting 18% lower (0.5 vs 0.4). Anti-social behaviour, at 10% of total crimes, was 81% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, indicating minimal reports of disruptive conduct. These figures may reflect Perton’s relatively small population and limited commercial activity compared to larger towns, reducing opportunities for crimes like theft or disorder. Residents might find the low rate of vehicle crime particularly reassuring, as it suggests fewer incidents of car-related offences despite the area’s built-up nature.

In March 2023, Perton recorded 20 crimes over 31 days, equating to roughly 1 crime per day. This daily rate is low for a built-up area, especially when compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 415 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this population. With 8,294 residents, the area’s crime statistics suggest a level of safety that is exceptional by national standards. The UK average of 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents translates to roughly 63 crimes for Perton’s population, making its actual figure 68.4% lower. This disparity is particularly evident in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 60% below the UK rate, and anti-social behaviour, which is 81% below. The low frequency of crimes per resident may be linked to Perton’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community within South Staffordshire, where social cohesion and limited commercial density could reduce opportunities for crime. For a resident, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life is minimal, though any specific factors contributing to this pattern.