Penkridge & Huntington vs Forden

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Penkridge & Huntington Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Penkridge & Huntington vs Forden Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Penkridge & Huntington
      Staffordshire Police
      544 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.5% trend
      15.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penkridge & Huntington
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      544
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      444
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.5%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penkridge & Huntington
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      233 ↑18%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑33%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓8%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑13%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      18 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑15%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      16 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      51 ↑50%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      5
      0
      Shoplifting
      36 ↑29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penkridge & Huntington safer than Forden?

      Penkridge & Huntington has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 544 crimes in the last 12 months. Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penkridge & Huntington vs Forden?

      Penkridge & Huntington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Forden shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penkridge & Huntington and Forden?

      In Penkridge & Huntington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (233 incidents). In Forden, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penkridge & Huntington and Forden?

      Penkridge & Huntington recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forden recorded 3. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Penkridge & Huntington vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Penkridge & Huntington totalled 233 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Forden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penkridge & Huntington and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penkridge & Huntington recorded 444 crimes (now 544, a change of +22.5%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penkridge & Huntington and Forden?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Penkridge & Huntington has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penkridge & Huntington and Forden?

      Penkridge & Huntington falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Forden is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Penkridge & Huntington and Forden?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Penkridge & Huntington or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penkridge & Huntington and Forden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.