Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B23 · Birmingham
548
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B66 · Sandwell
458
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 458 vs 548 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 (548 vs 458 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (34), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (44). 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 February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 458 vs 548 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (458 vs 548).