Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST3 · Stoke-on-Trent
324
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 149 vs 324 incidents in March 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in March 2026 — 324 vs 149 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Public order (37). 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, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 149 vs 324 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stoke-on-Trent had more Public order. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 324).