Perton Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Perton, 3.7 crimes were recorded in February 2026—a rate 42.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per 28 residents, though the low overall rate suggests most residents experience no direct impact. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 35.5% of total), followed by shoplifting (22.6%) and anti-social behaviour (12.9%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may partly explain the subdued levels of property crime compared to busier periods. While violence remains a concern, the rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may contribute to this disparity. Shoplifting, however, stands out as a growing issue, with its rate (0.8 per 1,000) 38% above the UK average, linked to the area's retail presence in a built-up urban setting. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) is 71% below the UK average, which could reflect fewer parking areas or higher levels of vehicle security in Perton compared to more sprawling or car-dependent regions.

February 2026 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime types. Shoplifting surged by 600% from January, jumping from one incident to seven—a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 38% above the UK average. This spike may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull encouraging more opportunistic theft in local stores. Anti-social behaviour also doubled from two to four incidents, potentially linked to colder weather driving more indoor gatherings or disputes. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, and violence and sexual offences decreased by 45%, from 20 to 11. The latter decline aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 2.3 per 1,000, though Perton's rate of 1.3 per 1,000 remains lower. Bicycle theft, a rare occurrence in most areas, rose from zero to one incident—a 100% increase—highlighting the vulnerability of unsecured bikes in a built-up area with limited secure parking. These shifts underscore the uneven nature of crime patterns, with retail-focused crimes rising while more severe violent incidents declined, reflecting local efforts to address specific issues.

Perton's crime rate in February 2026 remained stable at 3.7 per 1,000, the same as in January, indicating no significant month-on-month change. This consistency contrasts with the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, where Perton's rate is 42.2% lower. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may seem alarming but is contextually low when considering the population of 8,294 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 268 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly below the UK average, which would be higher given Perton's overall lower crime rate. For a resident, this means the likelihood of encountering a crime is minimal, though localized spikes in shoplifting or anti-social behaviour may require heightened awareness in specific areas. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Perton's safety profile, while not immune to isolated incidents, is markedly better than the national average, due to its smaller size, community cohesion, or targeted policing in high-risk sectors such as retail.