Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B66 · Sandwell
513
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 513 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 — 513 incidents compared to 145, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Anti-social behaviour (19), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (52) and Criminal damage & arson (38). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 145 vs 513 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 513).