Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B69 · Sandwell
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 222 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Castle Bromwich and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 247 and 222 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 222 vs 247 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Castle Bromwich recorded 109 incidents of this type vs 92 in West Bromwich. Total crime levels were broadly similar.