Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B26 · Birmingham
418
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B67 · Sandwell
478
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 418 vs 478 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 418 and 478 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (74), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (34). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 418 vs 478 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. West Bromwich 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, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (418 vs 478).