Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B43 · Sandwell
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 134 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded notably higher crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 — 325 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (43), while West Bromwich has more Burglary (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 134 vs 325 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Burglary. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 325).