Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B16 · Birmingham
729
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B64 · Sandwell
238
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 238 vs 729 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than West Bromwich in March 2026 — 729 incidents compared to 238, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57) and Vehicle crime (56), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (17) and Other theft (17). 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 — 238 vs 729 incidents. That is 67% 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 Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (238 vs 729).