Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 22, a 6.1x difference. 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 — 22 vs 134 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Birmingham's top crime category was Vehicle crime (5 incidents) while West Bromwich's was Violence & sexual offences (53 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.