Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B8 · Birmingham
499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
B70 · Sandwell
454
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 454 vs 499 incidents in March 2026.
Birmingham and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 499 and 454 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (44) and Vehicle crime (35), while West Bromwich has more Public order (46) and Drugs (38). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 454 vs 499 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Birmingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (454 vs 499).