Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
360
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 360 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 5, a 72.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (37). Church Stretton is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Church Stretton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 5 vs 360 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 360).