Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B70 · Sandwell
455
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 75 vs 455 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 75, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while West Bromwich has more Public order (46). 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 — 75 vs 455 incidents. That is 84% 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 Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 455).