Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
133
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Stafford has less crime — 133 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bromsgrove and Stafford recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 149 and 133 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Stafford has more Other theft (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Bromsgrove — 133 vs 149 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stafford had more Other theft. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 149).