Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B69 · Sandwell
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in April 2026 (252 vs 197 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 197 vs 252 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Redditch recorded 99 incidents of this type vs 90 in West Bromwich. Overall, Redditch had fewer total crimes (197 vs 252).