Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST6 · Stoke-on-Trent
394
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY4 · Sandwell
358
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 358 vs 394 incidents in March 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 394 and 358 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (83), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36). 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 March 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 358 vs 394 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Stoke-on-Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (358 vs 394).