Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B7 · Birmingham
355
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B69 · Sandwell
290
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 290 vs 355 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in March 2026 (355 vs 290 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (32), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (73). 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 — 290 vs 355 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (290 vs 355).