Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B26 · Birmingham
418
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 418 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 — 418 incidents compared to 135, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (74), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 135 vs 418 incidents. That is 68% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 418).