Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B71 · Sandwell
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 177 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Burton upon Trent in February 2026 (265 vs 177 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30) and Shoplifting (27), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (31) and Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 177 vs 265 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (177 vs 265).