Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B71 · Sandwell
298
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Castle Bromwich has less crime — 270 vs 298 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 270 and 298 incidents respectively. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though West Bromwich records significantly more (146 vs 123 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Castle Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 270 vs 298 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Castle Bromwich recorded 123 incidents of this type vs 146 in West Bromwich. Total crime levels were broadly similar.