Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST15 · Staffordshire
99
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B68 · Sandwell
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stone has less crime — 99 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Stone in April 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 99, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stone sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (9), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (24) and Shoplifting (22). Stone is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Stone the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stone recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 99 vs 262 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Stone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stone saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Stone recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 262).