Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 8 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in February 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 8, a 16.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 8 vs 134 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 134).