Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B64 · Sandwell
238
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 238 vs 296 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in March 2026 (296 vs 238 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while West Bromwich has more 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 296 incidents. That is 20% 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 Other theft. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (238 vs 296).