Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 56 incidents compared to 2, a 28.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18) and Public order (5), 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 Birmingham — 2 vs 56 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Penkridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 56).