Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B65 · Sandwell
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 13, a 19.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (55). Branston is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Branston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 13 vs 257 incidents. That is 95% 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 Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 257).