Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Biddulph has less crime — 77 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Biddulph in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 77, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (68) and Vehicle crime (19). Biddulph is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Biddulph the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 77 vs 288 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Biddulph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 288).