Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B14 · Birmingham
383
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B66 · Sandwell
485
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 383 vs 485 incidents in March 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 (485 vs 383 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (55), while West Bromwich has more Public order (43). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 383 vs 485 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (383 vs 485).