Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST11 · Staffordshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 51 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 51, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Forsbrook sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (5), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (68) and Vehicle crime (19). Forsbrook is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Forsbrook the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 51 vs 288 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Forsbrook saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 288).