Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B69 · Sandwell
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 34 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 34, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (43). 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 — 34 vs 222 incidents. That is 85% 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 Other theft while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 222).