Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 2, a 111.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penkridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41) and Public order (21). Penkridge is below the national average while Tamworth is above, making Penkridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 2 vs 222 incidents. That is 99% 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 Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 222).