Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST9 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bagnall has less crime — 2 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bagnall in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 2, a 162.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bagnall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36) and Shoplifting (26). Bagnall is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Bagnall the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bagnall recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 2 vs 325 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bagnall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bagnall saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Bagnall recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 325).