Perton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Perton’s crime rate in January 2025 remained exceptionally low at 2.7 per 1,000 residents—62% below the UK average—highlighting the area’s consistent safety profile. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%) and public order offences (9.1%). These figures align with Perton’s status as a built-up area within a rural district, where limited urban density and strong community networks contribute to lower crime rates. Seasonal factors also played a role, with January’s post-holiday period and shorter days likely contributing to reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor crimes. However, the data also shows a concerning shift in crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences rising sharply. This could be attributed to the area’s proximity to major transport routes and the transient nature of some populations, though further analysis is needed to confirm. Despite these increases, the overall crime rate remains significantly below national levels, suggesting that Perton’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics continue to influence its crime profile. The low rate of vehicle crime (51% below the UK average) and shoplifting (68% below) further reinforce the area’s strong safety record, though the rise in anti-social behaviour warrants attention from local authorities and residents alike.

January 2025 saw a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 2 to 5 incidents—a 150% increase. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and shoplifting, signals a shift in the crime mix toward low-level disturbances. While violent crimes fell by 25% (from 12 to 9), the rate of violence and sexual offences in Perton remains 56% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting the area’s lower exposure to such incidents. Possession of weapons in Perton was 67% above the UK average, an anomaly that may indicate localized factors such as increased police attention or specific community dynamics. Residents should remain cautious, particularly in public spaces where anti-social behaviour has spiked, even as overall crime remains well below national levels.

Perton's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in built-up areas of South Staffordshire, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours during January often correlate with lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in community spaces. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 377 residents over the course of January—a statistic that, while statistically sparse, reflects the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to national averages. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable given Perton’s status as a built-up area within a rural district, where crime rates are historically lower due to limited urban density and strong community cohesion.