Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
170
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 (170 vs 135 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Anti-social behaviour (20), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (14) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 135 vs 170 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 170).