Birmingham vs Penkridge — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Penkridge

ST19 · Staffordshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 2, a 79.5x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Penkridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 2 vs 159 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Penkridge?

In April 2026, Birmingham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (42 incidents) while Penkridge's was Shoplifting (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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