Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 2, a 64.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penkridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 2 vs 129 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Penkridge saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 129).