Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 28 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 28, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (3), while West Bromwich has more 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 28 vs 135 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Public order while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 135).