Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST19 · Staffordshire
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
B65 · Sandwell
323
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Penkridge has less crime — 1 vs 323 incidents in March 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in March 2026 — 323 incidents compared to 1, a 323.0x difference. Penkridge is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Penkridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 1 vs 323 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Penkridge's top crime category was Shoplifting (1 incidents) while West Bromwich's was Violence & sexual offences (126 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.