Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B69 · Sandwell
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stafford has less crime — 129 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Stafford in April 2026 — 252 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (70). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 129 vs 252 incidents. That is 49% 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 while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 252).