Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B61 · Worcestershire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Bromsgrove recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 13, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Bromsgrove has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Bromsgrove — 13 vs 94 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Bromsgrove had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 94).