Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST10 · Staffordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B71 · Sandwell
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 20, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other crime (1), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (31) and Criminal damage & arson (21). Cheadle is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Cheadle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 20 vs 265 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 265).