Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
554
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B64 · Sandwell
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 190 vs 554 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 — 554 incidents compared to 190, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (136) and Shoplifting (45), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (15) and Burglary (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 190 vs 554 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stoke-on-Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (190 vs 554).