Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B1 · Birmingham
1,683
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B67 · Sandwell
482
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 482 vs 1,683 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than West Bromwich in March 2026 — 1,683 incidents compared to 482, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (204) and Other theft (139), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (38) and Public order (38). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 482 vs 1,683 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (482 vs 1,683).