Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 108 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 108, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Anti-social behaviour (63). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 108 vs 308 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Public order while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 308).