Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Redditch and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 150 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (13), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (14) and Criminal damage & arson (11). 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 150 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redditch saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 150).