Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B33 · Birmingham
433
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B69 · Sandwell
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 252 vs 433 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 — 433 vs 252 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (70). 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 252 vs 433 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (252 vs 433).