Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
113
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY4 · Sandwell
360
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 113 vs 360 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bickenhill in April 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 113, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (17) and Shoplifting (15), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (37) and Vehicle crime (36). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 113 vs 360 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bickenhill saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 360).