Crime Rates at Marsh Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BW

Marsh Lane 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 Marsh Lane (ST19 5BW) 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 Marsh Lane (ST19 5BW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Littleton Crescent, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Leacroft Road (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.