Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 94 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 94, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36) and Shoplifting (26). Bromsgrove is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 94 vs 325 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 325).