Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS10 · Sandwell
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brownhills has less crime — 160 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Brownhills in April 2026 — 311 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brownhills sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (32). 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, Brownhills recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 160 vs 311 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brownhills saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brownhills recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 311).