Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B29 · Birmingham
389
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B64 · Sandwell
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 190 vs 389 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 — 389 vs 190 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48) and Vehicle crime (40), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (15) and Burglary (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 190 vs 389 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (190 vs 389).