Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B17 · Birmingham
296
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY4 · Sandwell
358
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 296 vs 358 incidents in March 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in March 2026 (358 vs 296 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36). 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 — 296 vs 358 incidents. That is 17% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (296 vs 358).