Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 197 incidents in April 2026.
Redditch saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in April 2026 (197 vs 135 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 135 vs 197 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Redditch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 197).