Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B66 · Sandwell
513
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 159 vs 513 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 513 incidents compared to 159, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (17), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (52) and Criminal damage & arson (38). 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 159 vs 513 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
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, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 513).