Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B64 · Sandwell
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 190 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 190 incidents compared to 22, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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 190 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 190).