Perton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Perton’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s unusually low overall crime profile, which is consistent with its status as a built-up area within South Staffordshire, where urban density may not always correlate with higher crime rates. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70.8% of all incidents. While this rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average, the dominance of violent crime raises questions about local factors—such as the area’s demographics or social dynamics—that might contribute to this pattern. Shoplifting, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 37% below the UK average, reflecting the impact of seasonal retail activity and potential policing efforts in commercial zones. November’s context—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday—may have influenced crime trends, with shoplifting spiking amid increased foot traffic, while other property crimes remained subdued. The area’s low overall crime rate, despite the spike in violent incidents, suggests a combination of factors, including community engagement, local infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms that warrant further exploration.

November 2025 saw a 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from one to three incidents. This sharp rise could reflect the timing of Black Friday sales, which typically draw large crowds to retail areas. Conversely, other theft fell by 80% (from five to one), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 75% (from four to one), suggesting that local initiatives or seasonal factors may have curbed these issues. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: violent crimes in Perton are 18% below the national rate, while shoplifting is 37% below. This divergence highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where property crimes remain relatively low despite the spike in shoplifting. For residents, the 70.8% share of violent crimes in the total count underscores the need for targeted interventions in this category.

Perton's crime rate in November 2025 fell sharply compared to October, dropping from 5.4 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents—a 46.8% decrease. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns, as November's shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may have dampened opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 346 residents—a stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. This lower frequency suggests that Perton’s built-up area within South Staffordshire may have effective community policing strategies or environmental factors that mitigate crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.