Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
25
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.
Barlaston recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 2, a 12.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Burglary (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Penkridge has more Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Barlaston — 2 vs 25 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Penkridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 25).