Total Crime Rate
73.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Broc Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell , and the 97th highest crime rate of 355 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Broc Close (ST19 5EY) in the last 12 months was 73.4 per 1,000 residents and was 8.4% higher than the Penkridge North & Acton Trussell average (67.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 38.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broc Close (ST19 5EY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Athelstan Close, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Penkridge Wharf (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Bartlett Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Athelstan Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Penkridge Wharf | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakley Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Greville Close | Under investigation |
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