Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B71 · Sandwell
298
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 298 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 298 incidents compared to 2, a 149.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penkridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (32) and Vehicle crime (23). 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 298 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 West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 298).