Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B40 · Solihull
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bickenhill has less crime — 101 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bickenhill in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 101, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bickenhill sees higher rates of Other theft (24) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36) and Shoplifting (26). 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 — 101 vs 325 incidents. That is 69% 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 Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Bickenhill recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 325).