Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST5 · Staffordshire
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B71 · Sandwell
298
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 298 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 308 and 298 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle-under-Lyme sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (63) and Shoplifting (30), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (32) and Vehicle crime (23). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 298 vs 308 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (298 vs 308).