Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B30 · Birmingham
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 281 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 281 and 288 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (33), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (19). 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 — 281 vs 288 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (281 vs 288).