Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B66 · Sandwell
513
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Branston has less crime — 7 vs 513 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 513 incidents compared to 7, a 73.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (52) and Criminal damage & arson (38). 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 April 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 7 vs 513 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 513).