Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV12 · Warwickshire
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B64 · Sandwell
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 190 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Bedworth and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 194 and 190 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (50) and Shoplifting (26), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (15) and Burglary (14). 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Bedworth — 190 vs 194 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (190 vs 194).