Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B66 · Sandwell
458
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 22 vs 458 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 458 incidents compared to 22, a 20.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Burglary (3), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Birmingham is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Birmingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 22 vs 458 incidents. That is 95% 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 Burglary while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 458).