Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST19 · Staffordshire
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
358
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Penkridge has less crime — 1 vs 358 incidents in March 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in March 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 1, a 358.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penkridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while West Bromwich has more Violence & sexual offences (164) and Criminal damage & arson (38). 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 358 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Penkridge saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 358).