# Penkridge Security Guards and Patrols | Go Security > Penkridge police name anti-social behaviour, youth groups and drugs as priorities. 84 ASB reports logged within a mile. Patrols, CCTV and key holding. Source: https://gosecurity.uk/security-penkridge.html --- [Home](https://gosecurity.uk/) / [Locations](https://gosecurity.uk/locations.html) / Penkridge, Staffordshire # Security Services in Penkridge Anti-social behaviour appears in every priority set by Staffordshire Police's Penkridge and Huntington team, from off-road bikes to drugs and groups of youths. Our patrols, CCTV and key holding help Penkridge businesses keep that nuisance away from their premises. [Book a Free Audit](https://gosecurity.uk/security-audit.html)Get a Quote ✓ SIA-Licensed Officers✓ 24/7 Control Room✓ 100% PAYE Workforce✓ BS 7858 Vetted Trusted Protection in Penkridge ## Anti-social behaviour tops the police agenda All three of the local team's published priorities concern anti-social behaviour: off-road bikes in the Shoal Hill area of Huntington, drugs and youth groups, and anti-social behaviour more generally. Police.uk recorded 84 such reports within a mile of Penkridge in a year, second only to violence and sexual offences. For a shop, pub or industrial unit, that can mean graffiti, damage and intimidation of staff. Visible patrols and monitored cameras are proportionate responses. - Every police priority concerns anti-social behaviour - 84 anti-social behaviour reports within a mile - Construction is 20.5% of South Staffordshire firms - Boscomoor Industrial Estate and Shopping Centre nearby Get a Quote [View Penkridge on OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Penkridge%2C%20Staffordshire) Penkridge Business Profile ## Builders and manufacturers in South Staffordshire South Staffordshire has 4,170 registered businesses, and construction is the largest sector with 855. At 20.5% of all firms against 14.1% nationally, building contractors are a major part of the local economy, and their plant and materials need site guarding, CCTV towers and out-of-hours patrols. Professional services follow at 565 and business services at 285. Manufacturing also exceeds the national share, at 6.0% against 4.6%, and factories here are best served by guards on the gate, controlled entry and a plan for alarm activations. Fifteen people on our register have homes inside a 10-mile radius of Penkridge, five of them licensed by the SIA and taking bookings. Larger contracts are planned in advance so cover is confirmed before the start date. 5 SIA-licensed officers within 10 miles 4,170 Registered businesses in South Staffordshire 11 Pubs, bars & nightclubs within 5 km ### Business locations around Penkridge - **Industrial & business parks:** Boscomoor Industrial Estate and Teddesley Boat Company - **Retail parks & shopping centres:** Boscomoor Shopping Centre - **Rail stations:** Penkridge Sources: Go Security officer network (counts rounded to the nearest 5); ONS UK Business Counts via Nomis; place data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Updated October 2026. Security Requirements in Penkridge ## Penkridge's shops, estates and station Named business sites within 5km include Boscomoor Industrial Estate and Teddesley Boat Company, with Boscomoor Shopping Centre serving shoppers. Penkridge has its own rail station, and 11 licensed pubs, bars and clubs operate inside 5km. One construction site is mapped in the same radius. With anti-social behaviour the clear local concern, shops in Boscomoor and evening venues may want patrol checks around closing time, while units on the industrial estate benefit from key holding and monitored alarms overnight. [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Penkridge_Festival_Garden_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2440730.jpg) by Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0 Services in Penkridge These services can be arranged for Penkridge shops, units, building sites and pubs, individually or as a combined plan. [Security guarding](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#guards) · [Mobile patrols](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#mobile) · [Key holding](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#keyholding) · [Alarm response](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#alarm) · [Event security](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#event) · [K9 security](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#canine) · [CCTV towers](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#tower) · [CCTV monitoring](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#monitoring) · [POD intruder alarms](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#pod) Crime & Security Data ## Penkridge's crime record Between September 2025 and August 2026, Police.uk recorded 587 offences within a mile of Penkridge. Violence and sexual offences made up 269 of those 587. Anti-social behaviour was second with 84, followed by public order at 52, shoplifting at 40 and criminal damage and arson at 36. Recent months edged up 2% on the same stretch last year. For businesses, the combination of anti-social behaviour, damage and shoplifting is what matters most, and each responds to visible deterrence and good camera coverage. 587 Recorded crimes in 12 months 269 Violence & sexual offences 84 Anti-social behaviour 52 Public order 40 Shoplifting 36 Criminal damage & arson Source: [Police.uk](https://www.police.uk) open data, street-level crime within ~1 mile, September 2025 to August 2026. Locations are approximate. Local Policing ## Penkridge and Huntington policing Staffordshire Police's Penkridge and Huntington team focuses on anti-social behaviour, including off-road bikes at Shoal Hill and drugs and groups of youths. Penkridge & Huntington Staffordshire Police **Current neighbourhood priorities:** - Continuing issues of anti-social behaviour (ASB), specifically off-road bikes in the Shoal Hill area of Huntington. - Tackling anti-social behaviour, in particular drugs and groups of youths, is a priority for our local officers. - Anti-social behaviour (ASB). [View this team on Police.uk →](https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/2856/Penkridge--Huntington) Source: Police.uk neighbourhoods, the policing team whose area covers Penkridge. Areas We Cover Near Penkridge ## Covering the surrounding area Our Penkridge cover reaches Brewood and Cannock, each 4 miles away, and Stafford at 6 miles. 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[Check coverage](https://gosecurity.uk/coverage.html). Penkridge Security FAQs ## Frequently asked questions ### What can you do about anti-social behaviour near my business? The Penkridge and Huntington police team names anti-social behaviour in all three of its priorities. We offer mobile patrols at varied times, CCTV monitoring through an NSI Gold accredited centre and lighting advice. Patrol reports are digital and can be shared with police. ### Do you protect construction sites in South Staffordshire? Yes. Construction is 20.5% of local businesses, well above the national 14.1%. We provide CCTV towers, site guarding and out-of-hours patrols to deter theft of plant, tools and materials, with GPS book-on for every visit. ### How many security workers live near Penkridge? Fifteen registered security workers from our network are based inside 10 miles of the town, and five of them carry an SIA licence and take shift bookings. Each has passed BS 7858 screening and is employed on PAYE. For larger rotas we plan cover ahead with you. ### Can you secure a unit on Boscomoor Industrial Estate? We can. Industrial units often sit empty overnight, so key holding and alarm response are a practical starting point, with static guarding or patrols for higher-risk sites. Manufacturing is 6.0% of local firms, above the national average. ### Is there a charge for a security audit? No. Our on-site audit is worth £250 and free for Penkridge businesses. We follow a 25-point checklist and focus on local risks such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. Ring 0800 471 4792 to arrange a visit. Free, no-obligation quote ## Get a security quote in Penkridge Tell us about your site and what you need. We'll price it and come back to you, normally within one working day. - SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted officers on PAYE - 24/7 control room for urgent cover - Prefer to talk? Call [0800 471 4792](tel:+448004714792), day or night ## Book a Penkridge security audit Request the free on-site audit, which would otherwise cost £250, or get a price for patrols, CCTV or key holding. Call 0800 471 4792. [Book a Free Audit](https://gosecurity.uk/security-audit.html)Get a Quote --- Go Security Ltd, Unit 2K1, Hastingwood Business Park, Wood Lane, Birmingham B24 9QR. Tel 0800 471 4792 (24/7 control room). Email control@gosecurity.uk. Registered in England & Wales no. 11722692. ICO registration ZB604756.