Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B71 · Sandwell
298
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 298 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 319 and 298 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39) and Shoplifting (38), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (32) and Vehicle crime (23). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 298 vs 319 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (298 vs 319).