Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B78 · Staffordshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 2, a 54.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penkridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (10). 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 Tamworth — 2 vs 108 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 Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 108).