Perton is the third safest small town in Staffordshire, and is among the top 10 safest overall out of Staffordshire's 197 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Perton in 2021 was 2.0 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares similarly to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 2922% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 60 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Perton is the 36th safest small town, and the 150th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2018, Perton was the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() in Staffordshire for theft from the person, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Perton are violence and sexual offences, with 8 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 0.76. This is 50% higher than 2020's figure of 4 offences and a difference of 0.38 from 2020's crime rate of 0.38. Perton's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
Third Safest
Small Towns, Staffordshire
2579% lower, regional crime rate
West Midlands
3560% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Perton is 2579% lower than the West Midlands and 3560% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Incidents mapped in Perton represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 | 21 |
| 2020 | 1.2 | 13 |
| 2019 | 2.6 | 27 |
| 2018 | 1.8 | 19 |
| 2017 | 3.7 | 39 |
| 2016 | 2.0 | 21 |
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| Perton | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10 | 0.95 | 24,584 | 21.65 | 2179% safer |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.19 | 3,097 | 2.73 | 1337% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4 | 0.38 | 7,897 | 6.96 | 1732% safer |
| Other Crime | 2 | 0.19 | 1,120 | 0.99 | 421% safer |
| Other Theft | 3 | 0.28 | 5,770 | 5.08 | 1714% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.09 | 655 | 0.58 | 544% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1 | 0.09 | 3,930 | 3.46 | 3744% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 8 | 0.76 | 33,892 | 29.85 | 3828% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winshill | 5 | 0.58 | 243% safer |
| Stretton | 6 | 0.68 | 193% safer |
| Perton | 21 | 1.99 | - |
| Hednesford | 48 | 2.64 | 25% more dangerous |
| Heath Hayes and Wimblebury | 48 | 3.45 | 42% more dangerous |
| Brewood and Coven | 239 | 31.75 | 94% more dangerous |
| Codsall | 258 | 32.40 | 94% more dangerous |
| Biddulph | 791 | 38.96 | 95% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Westcroft Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Newport Road | Local resolution |
| December 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pattingham Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| December 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newport Road | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| December 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pattingham Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Newport Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Newport Road | Local resolution |
| October 2021 | Burglary | On or near Pattingham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bridgnorth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newport Road | Further action is not in the public interest |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pattingham Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| June 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Pattingham Road | Offender given a caution |
| May 2021 | Other crime | On or near Bridgnorth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| May 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Jenny Walkers Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newport Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2021 | Other theft | On or near Jenny Walkers Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2021 | Other theft | On or near Jenny Walkers Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Jenny Walkers Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2021 | Other crime | On or near Pattingham Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| January 2021 | Other theft | On or near Jenny Walkers Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 0.19 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.95 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 0.57 | 0.19 | - | 0.19 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 0.19 | - | 0.38 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.19 | 0.19 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 0.47 | 0.38 | 0.19 | 0.28 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | - | 0.95 | - | 0.09 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 0.38 | 0.95 | 0.38 | 0.76 | Safer |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Perton | 1.99 | - |
| Coventry | 39.93 | 95% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 96% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 97% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 98% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 98% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 98% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 98% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 98% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 98% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 99% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perton East | 223 | 42 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Perton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Perton saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour. Perton saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during December, when it fell by 0% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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