Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B35 · Birmingham
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 134 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 154 and 134 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (29) and Burglary (12). 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 — 134 vs 154 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 154).