Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B68 · Sandwell
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 2, a 131.0x 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 April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 2 vs 262 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Penkridge's top crime category was Shoplifting (1 incidents) while West Bromwich's was Violence & sexual offences (128 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.