Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B70 · Sandwell
455
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 104 vs 455 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bickenhill in February 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 104, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (26) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while West Bromwich has more Public order (46) and Vehicle crime (42). Bickenhill is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Bickenhill the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 104 vs 455 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Bickenhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 455).