Crime Rates at Orchard Close, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BJ

Orchard Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell , and the 39th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Orchard Close (ST19 5BJ) in the last 12 months was 124.2 per 1,000 residents and was 82.1% higher than the Penkridge North & Acton Trussell average (68.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 75.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Orchard Close (ST19 5BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Penkridge Wharf. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.