Perton Crime Overview
Perton is among the top 5 safest small towns in Staffordshire, and is the 40th safest overall out of Staffordshire's 201 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Perton in 2020 was 10 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 202% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 29 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Perton is among the top 5 safest small towns, and the 865th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2019, Perton was the worst small town in Staffordshire for robbery, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2015 was also a bad month for Perton residents, when it was Staffordshire's most dangerous small town for bicycle theft, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.09 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Perton are violence and sexual offences, with 60 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 6. This is 33% lower than 2019's figure of 80 offences and a difference of 1.90 from 2019's crime rate of 8. Perton's least common crime is public order, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 50% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Perton to other towns and cities
See how Perton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Perton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Perton Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Perton This Year
| Perton | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 46 | 4.36 | 15,935 | 14.03 | 222% safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.85 | 2,025 | 1.78 | 109% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 0.76 | 4,177 | 3.68 | 384% safer |
| Other Crime | 4 | 0.38 | 761 | 0.67 | 76% safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 0.57 | 2,877 | 2.53 | 344% safer |
| Public Order | 2 | 0.19 | 1,847 | 1.63 | 758% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 1.23 | 2,022 | 1.78 | 45% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 60 | 5.69 | 15,600 | 13.74 | 141% safer |
Crime in Perton Compared To Staffordshire
Perton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stretton | 57 | 6.49 | 49% safer |
| Hednesford | 138 | 7.59 | 27% safer |
| Heath Hayes and Wimblebury | 112 | 8.05 | 20% safer |
| Perton | 102 | 9.67 | - |
| Horninglow and Eton | 191 | 12.36 | 22% more dangerous |
| Anglesey | 116 | 14.48 | 33% more dangerous |
| Stapenhill | 127 | 15.93 | 39% more dangerous |
| Codsall | 127 | 15.95 | 39% more dangerous |
| Winshill | 141 | 16.41 | 41% more dangerous |
Perton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Burglary | 0.38 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.85 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.76 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.38 | 0.19 | 0.47 | 0.38 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.85 | 0.57 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.28 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
Changes In Perton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Perton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Perton | 9.67 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 86% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 88% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 88% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 89% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 89% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 90% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 91% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 91% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 93% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 93% more dangerous |
Crime in Perton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perton East | 109 | 21 | First |
Crime in Perton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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 December, when Perton saw a 450% increase in violence and sexual offences. Perton saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during July, when it fell by 89% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +100% | +200% | +140% | - | - | - | - | -75% | - | -25% |
| Burglary | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -33% | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +45% | +57% | -50% | - | -89% | - | -75% | - | - | +450% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Perton
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Perton's local territorial police force is the Staffordshire Police.How dangerous is Perton?
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The most common crimes in Perton are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Perton?
Perton's least common crime is public order.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021