Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS14 · Staffordshire
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swinfen and Packington has less crime — 29 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in April 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 29, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Swinfen and Packington has more Public order (3). Cannock sits above the national average for recorded crime while Swinfen and Packington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 29 vs 196 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Swinfen and Packington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swinfen and Packington had more Public order. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 196).