Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B67 · Sandwell
478
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 478 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Redditch in April 2026 — 478 vs 197 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (56). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 197 vs 478 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. West Bromwich 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, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 478).