Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B68 · Sandwell
231
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 231 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 231 incidents compared to 13, a 17.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 231 incidents. That is 94% 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 Other theft while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 231).