Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST16 · Staffordshire
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stafford has less crime — 428 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 428 and 451 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (75) and Public order (42), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (44) and Other theft (37). 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, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 428 vs 451 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (428 vs 451).