Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B32 · Birmingham
237
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B66 · Sandwell
458
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 237 vs 458 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 458 vs 237 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though West Bromwich records significantly more (230 vs 107 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 237 vs 458 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Birmingham recorded 107 incidents of this type vs 230 in West Bromwich. Overall, Birmingham had fewer total crimes (237 vs 458).