Perton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 marked a slight upward trend in Perton's crime rate, rising to 4.5 per 1,000 residents — 43.8% below the UK average of 8.0. This built-up area within South Staffordshire continues to demonstrate a crime profile significantly lower than national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 64.9% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 that sits 4% above the UK average. This may reflect the area's character as a small urban community where social interactions in public spaces are more frequent, potentially contributing to higher rates of interpersonal violence. Anti-social behaviour, while still below the UK average by 55%, saw a notable increase of 66.7% compared to April, suggesting shifting patterns in community activity. The seasonal context of May — with longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising — likely plays a role in this trend. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 66.7%, due to fewer events or changes in enforcement priorities. The overall low crime rate, combined with specific categories like drugs and criminal damage showing month-on-month increases from zero to one incident, illustrates the combination of local dynamics and broader national trends. These figures highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas such as drug-related crime, while the generally low levels of violence and property crime reinforce Perton's status as a relatively safe built-up area.

May 2023 saw a notable 66.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three to five incidents. This shift contrasts with a 66.7% decline in public order offences, which fell from six to two — a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in community activity. The most significant month-on-month increases were in drugs (+100%) and criminal damage and arson (+100%), both of which moved from zero to one incident. These spikes, while small in absolute terms, highlight areas of concern for local authorities. Perton's violent crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 — 4% above the UK average of 2.8 — indicates a specific challenge in addressing violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64.9% of all crimes. Residents may find the 55% reduction in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average (1.3 per 1,000) a reassuring statistic, though the rise in drug-related incidents warrants closer monitoring.

Perton's crime rate in May 2023 rose slightly to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% increase from April's 4.3 rate. While this marks a small upward shift, the area remains 43.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the 37 reported crimes over 31 days equate to roughly one incident per day — a figure that, while specific to Perton, illustrates the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 224 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's overall safety compared to national averages. This statistic, when contextualised against Perton's population of 8,294, suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, even with the slight month-on-month increase.