Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B7 · Birmingham
355
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DY4 · Sandwell
358
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 355 vs 358 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 355 and 358 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (32), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (38). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 355 vs 358 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. West Bromwich 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (355 vs 358).