Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B68 · Sandwell
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in April 2026 (262 vs 197 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (24). 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 262 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 262).