Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY7 · Shropshire
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
360
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hopesay has less crime — 1 vs 360 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Hopesay in April 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 1, a 360.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopesay sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while West Bromwich has more Violence & sexual offences (136) and Criminal damage & arson (37). Hopesay is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Hopesay the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hopesay recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 1 vs 360 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Hopesay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hopesay saw higher rates of Other crime while West Bromwich had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hopesay recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 360).