Perton Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Perton’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 59.2% reduction below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This sustained performance reflects a combination of community engagement and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (8.3%). The stark contrast with national averages suggests Perton’s built-up area within South Staffordshire maintains a relatively low-risk profile compared to larger urban centres. December’s seasonal context—dark evenings, holiday shopping, and empty homes—likely contributes to the mix of crimes, though the absence of significant spikes in property crime is notable. The area’s small population (8,294 residents) and limited retail presence may partly explain the lower rates, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further analysis. Residents report a sense of security despite the presence of violent incidents, which are 41% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The data underscores a pattern where Perton’s crime profile remains distinct from national trends, though the persistence of violent crime highlights areas for continued focus. Seasonal factors, such as the closure of some businesses during the Christmas period, may have influenced the distribution of crime types, though the lack of major spikes in property crime is a positive indicator.

December 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with criminal damage and arson surging by 300% compared to the previous month, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp increase, while concerning, remains an outlier given the overall low baseline. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 50% (from two to one), and anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3% (from three to two), suggesting targeted community interventions may have had an impact. Violent crime, though remaining the largest category, is 41% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000 in Perton vs 2.6 per 1,000 nationally). The rise in possession of weapons (+100%, from zero to one incident) is a unique data point that warrants attention, though its significance in a small population context requires careful interpretation. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, which may signal a need for increased vigilance in specific areas during the holiday season. The absence of major spikes in theft or burglary, despite the festive period, contrasts with typical patterns in larger urban areas, reinforcing Perton’s distinct crime profile.

December 2024’s crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.3% increase from November’s 2.8 per 1,000, though this remains a modest shift in a low-crime area. On a daily basis, Perton recorded approximately one crime per day in December, a figure that, while consistent with the area’s historical trends, highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger towns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 346 residents, a metric that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. Given Perton’s population of 8,294, this means the area experiences significantly fewer crimes than would be expected in a larger urban setting. The comparison to the UK average underscores this disparity: while the national rate is 7.1 per 1,000, Perton’s figure is more than half that, suggesting a unique combination of local factors—such as community cohesion, limited nightlife, and smaller retail hubs—that may contribute to the lower rates. However, the 4.3% monthly increase, though small, indicates that even in areas with generally low crime, fluctuations can occur, particularly during periods of seasonal change or temporary spikes in specific offence types.