Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Wigginton recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 2, a 18.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penkridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Wigginton — 2 vs 37 incidents. That is 95% 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 Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 37).