Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV7 · Coventry
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hawkes End has less crime — 16 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Hawkes End in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 16, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkes End sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (68) and Vehicle crime (19). Hawkes End is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Hawkes End the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkes End recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 16 vs 288 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Hawkes End is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hawkes End saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hawkes End recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 288).