Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 108 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 108, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Public order (11), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (44) and Other theft (37). 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 451 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 451).