Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
554
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B70 · Sandwell
455
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 455 vs 554 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 (554 vs 455 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (136) and Shoplifting (45), while West Bromwich has more Public order (46) and Vehicle crime (42). 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 February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 455 vs 554 incidents. That is 18% 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 Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (455 vs 554).