Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B16 · Birmingham
729
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B66 · Sandwell
485
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 485 vs 729 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in March 2026 — 729 vs 485 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57), 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 485 vs 729 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Birmingham 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (485 vs 729).