Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B76 · Birmingham
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
360
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birmingham has less crime — 56 vs 360 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 56, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Public order (5), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (37). 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 April 2026 Police data, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 56 vs 360 incidents. That is 84% 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 (56 vs 360).