Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST2 · Stoke-on-Trent
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stoke-on-Trent has less crime — 179 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Stoke-on-Trent in April 2026 — 288 vs 179 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (29) and Criminal damage & arson (27), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (68) and Vehicle crime (19). 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, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 179 vs 288 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stoke-on-Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Stoke-on-Trent recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 288).