Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST11 · Staffordshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B71 · Sandwell
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 27, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Forsbrook sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (3), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (31) and Criminal damage & arson (21). 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 February 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 27 vs 265 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Forsbrook saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 265).