Total Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadow Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell , and the 64th lowest crime rate of 356 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 Meadow Close (ST19 5TY) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 70.2% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow Close (ST19 5TY), the main crime hotspot is near Ablon Court. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penkridge North & Acton Trussell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eggington Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greville Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greville Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greville Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ablon Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eggington Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knights Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Knights Close | Under investigation |
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