Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST4 · Stoke-on-Trent
348
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B69 · Sandwell
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 252 vs 348 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 (348 vs 252 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (62), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 252 vs 348 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent 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 while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (252 vs 348).