Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST6 · Stoke-on-Trent
442
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 442 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 442 incidents compared to 85, a 5.2x 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 (99) and Criminal damage & arson (36). Bromsgrove is below the national average while Stoke-on-Trent is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 85 vs 442 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
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 442).