Crime Rates at Congreve, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5QG

Congreve area has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell , and the 87th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Congreve (ST19 5QG) in the last 12 months was 79.9 per 1,000 residents and was 17.1% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 46.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 112.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Congreve (ST19 5QG), the main crime hotspot is near Park/Open Space. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.