Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
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 232 incidents in April 2026.
Lichfield recorded substantially more crime than Swinfen and Packington in April 2026 — 232 incidents compared to 29, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lichfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Swinfen and Packington has more Public order (3). Lichfield 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 Lichfield — 29 vs 232 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Swinfen and Packington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lichfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swinfen and Packington had more Public order. Overall, Swinfen and Packington recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 232).