Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST9 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B71 · Sandwell
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bagnall has less crime — 2 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bagnall in February 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 2, a 132.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bagnall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (31) and Criminal damage & arson (21). Bagnall is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Bagnall the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bagnall recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 2 vs 265 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bagnall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bagnall saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bagnall recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 265).