Bromsgrove vs Stoke-on-Trent — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromsgrove

B61 · Worcestershire

85

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Shoplifting10
  • Public order10

Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 · Stoke-on-Trent

310

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences121
  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 310 incidents compared to 85, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (10), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (45) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Bromsgrove is below the national average while Stoke-on-Trent is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromsgrove or Stoke-on-Trent safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 85 vs 310 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromsgrove and Stoke-on-Trent?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Stoke-on-Trent had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 310).

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