Newcastle-under-Lyme vs Penkridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 · Staffordshire

308

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Shoplifting30

Penkridge

ST19 · Staffordshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 2, a 154.0x difference. Newcastle-under-Lyme sits above the national average for recorded crime while Penkridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle-under-Lyme or Penkridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 2 vs 308 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Penkridge?

In April 2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (92 incidents) while Penkridge's was Shoplifting (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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