Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST14 · Staffordshire
96
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
358
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 96 vs 358 incidents in March 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Uttoxeter in March 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 96, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Uttoxeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (14), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (38) and Vehicle crime (36). Uttoxeter is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Uttoxeter the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Uttoxeter recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 96 vs 358 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Uttoxeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Uttoxeter saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 358).