Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B23 · Birmingham
653
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 451 vs 653 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 (653 vs 451 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (59), while West Bromwich has more Other theft (37). 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 April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 451 vs 653 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Other theft. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (451 vs 653).