Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B97 · Worcestershire
245
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DY4 · Sandwell
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 245 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in February 2026 (325 vs 245 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36). 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 February 2026 Police data, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 245 vs 325 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (245 vs 325).