Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B69 · Sandwell
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 108 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 252 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Public order (11), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 108 vs 252 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Public order while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 252).