Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B69 · Sandwell
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 252 incidents compared to 63, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Kidsgrove is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Kidsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 63 vs 252 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 252).