Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B5 · Birmingham
1,521
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B68 · Sandwell
286
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 286 vs 1,521 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than West Bromwich in March 2026 — 1,521 incidents compared to 286, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (175) and Public order (122), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (28) and Criminal damage & arson (23). 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 March 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 286 vs 1,521 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (286 vs 1,521).