Perton Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Perton's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a significant improvement compared to the previous month but sits within a broader context of seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and drugs (13.6%). The dominance of violent crimes in the local profile may be influenced by the area's built-up character and its proximity to South Staffordshire's larger towns, where such incidents are more commonly reported. August, as a peak holiday month, could contribute to shifts in crime patterns, though the data suggests a reduction in overall activity. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, meaning Perton's rate is 58% below the national benchmark. This contrast with the drugs category, which is 48% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlights a unique local challenge. The seasonal context of August, with its potential for increased tourism and empty homes, may influence burglary risks but appears to have had a mixed impact on overall crime trends, with some categories declining sharply while others rose unexpectedly.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in drug-related crimes, which surged by 100% from zero to three incidents in August 2025. This jump contrasts sharply with the 80% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from five to one. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 47.4%, from 19 to 10 incidents, though this category still remains 58% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Shoplifting, another category that saw a 100% increase from zero to two incidents, is now 68% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. These fluctuations suggest shifting patterns in criminal activity, with anti-social behaviour also declining by 42.9% from seven to four incidents. The drugs category's 48% above the UK average highlights a unique local challenge compared to national trends.

Perton's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 47.6% decline from the previous month's 5.1 per 1,000. This brings the local rate to 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 22 total crimes over 31 days equate to roughly one reported crime per day in Perton, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 377 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average (which would be calculated separately), the drop from August 2025 to July 2025 reflects a marked reduction in overall activity. This decline is consistent with seasonal patterns, as August typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which might paradoxically reduce opportunities for certain crimes but could also influence local dynamics in unexpected ways.