Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B68 · Sandwell
231
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 138 vs 231 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 231 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 138 vs 231 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 231).