Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B7 · Birmingham
355
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B65 · Sandwell
323
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 323 vs 355 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 355 and 323 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (42) and Other theft (32), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (75) and Criminal damage & arson (26). 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 — 323 vs 355 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (323 vs 355).